The care a nurse provides to clients is considered as being a ...

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The care a nurse provides to clients is considered as being a benefit to their health and recovery. The principle that supports the nurse's behavior is considered:
 
  1. autonomy.
  2. nonmaleficence.
  3. beneficence.
  4. justice.

Question 2

A client, being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for terminal cancer, decides to stop any further treatment and enter the hospice program. The nurse realizes this client's decision is supported by the ethical principle of:
 
  1. autonomy.
  2. nonmaleficence.
  3. beneficence.
  4. justice.

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Answer to Question 1

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Justice requires that all cases are treated in like fashion. Beneficence requires that actions are of benefit to others. Autonomy is self-rule that is free from controlling influence by others and from limitations such as inadequate understanding. Nonmaleficence means do no harm.

Answer to Question 2

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Nonmaleficence is the use of ability, judgment, or skill to help someone else without intent to cause injury or harm. In this case, nonmaleficence can support the option of not providing further aggressive or invasive treatment that could cause injury or harm. Autonomy is a self-rule that is free from interference by others and from limitations that prevent a meaningful choice. Beneficence means to be of benefit to others. Justice is a principle whereby all people who seek health care should receive the best possible treatment available with dignity and respect.