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Haya94

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A nurse agrees to trade shifts with another nurse. A conflict arises now with the nurse's ability to work that shift.
 
  Which ethical principle should the nurse use to make a decision when conflict arises regarding the nurse's inability to honor an agreement to trade shifts?
  a. Fidelity
  b. Veracity
  c. Beneficence
  d. Justice

Question 2

A nurse renewing advanced cardiac life support is practicing which ethical principle?
 
  a. Veracity
  b. Fidelity
  c. Nonmaleficence
  d. Beneficence



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The duty to keep one's word is important to maintain a respectful working environment. The others do not apply.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Nonmaleficence is the principle of do no harm. Nurses keep current in their profession to pre-vent doing harm to their patients. The others do not apply.





 

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