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a0266361136 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago, but has failed to integrate regular blood glucose monitoring or dietary modifications into his lifestyle.

He has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute renal failure secondary to diabetic nephropathy, an event that has prompted the client to reassess his values. Which of the following actions most clearly demonstrates that this client is engaging in the step of prizing within his valuing process?

A) The client expresses pride that he now has the knowledge and skills to take control of his diabetes management.
B) The client states that he will now begin to check his blood glucose before each meal and at bedtime.
C) The client is now able to explain how his choices have contributed to his renal failure.
D) The client expresses remorse at how his failure to take make lifestyle changes has adversely affected his health.

Question 2

A nurse in a physician's office has noted on several occasions that one of the physicians frequently obtains controlled-drug prescription forms for prescription writing.

The physician reports that his wife has chronic back pain and requires pain medication. One day the nurse enters the physician's office and sees him take a pill out of a bottle. The doctor mentions that he suffers from migraines and that his wife's pain medication alleviates the pain. What type of nurse-physician ethical situation is illustrated in this scenario?

A) Unprofessional, incompetent, unethical, or illegal physician practice
B) Disagreements about the proposed medical regimen
C) Conflicts regarding the scope of the nurse's role
D) Claims of loyalty

karlss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Within the valuing process, expressions of pride and happiness are considered to be indications of prizing. Resolving to make changes is an aspect of choosing, while expressing insight about his role in his current diagnosis demonstrates that the client has the desire to re-examine his values.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The physician is demonstrating unprofessional, incompetent, unethical, or illegal physician practice.