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krzymel

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Following a motor vehicle accident, the wife of the victim requests that life support be continued in the absence of any brain function and that the client be allowed to go home on life support.
 
  The health care team believes that life support should be discontinued immediately and the client's organs be donated. Which ethical principle applies to this situation?
 
  A) Autonomy
  B) Fidelity
  C) Justice
  D) Veracity

Question 2

It is important the community health nurse agree to do no harm to clients in working to heal clients in the least painful and harmful way possible. Which ethical principle applies to the community health nurse?
 
  A) Respect for person
  B) Veracity
  C) Beneficence
  D) Nonmaleficence


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robbielu01

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Autonomy is the right of individuals to self-determination. Fidelity is being faithful in making promises and steadfast in keeping them. Justice is the fair distribution of rights and resources. Veracity is the commitment to tell the truth.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of harm. Veracity is the commitment to tell the truth. Beneficence is the desire to act in the best interest of others. Respect for people is the recognition that every person and community has intrinsic value.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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