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tiara099

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following is the pressure of blood against the capillary walls generated by the contraction of the heart?
 
  a. oncotic c. hydrostatic
  b. osmotic d. filtration

Question 2

A pregnant client informs the nurse that she has previously had an abortion. The client asks that her parents not be made aware of her past history.
 
  Which of the following ethical principles will be implemented by the health care team when maintaining the client's desired confidentiality? Select all that apply. a. autonomy c. fidelity
  b. justice d. nonmaleficence


frogdreck123456

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect: Oncotic pressure, which is caused by the amount of plasma proteins in the vascular system, holds fluids in the capillaries.
B Incorrect: Osmotic pressure is a force within the capillary beds that tends to pull water into the capillaries.
C Correct: Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure of blood against the capillary walls generated by the contraction of the heart.
D Incorrect: Filtration is the movement of a solute based on the force exerted by the weight of the solution.

Answer to Question 2

A, C

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Correct A nurse who maintains confidentiality is applying the ethical principle of autonomy. Autonomy involves allowing clients to make decisions. Thus, the nurse is allowing the client to make decisions.
A nurse who maintains confidentiality is applying the ethical principle of fidelity.
Incorrect Justice is not applicable in this situation.
Nonmaleficence is not applicable in this situation.


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