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cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which two ethical principles come into question when community health research projects involve health screening?

A) Autonomy and nonmaleficence
B) Fidelity and veracity
C) Respect for persons and beneficence
D) Beneficence and justice

Question 2

A community health nurse has to start an IV on a client. The client has never had an IV. The client asks the community health nurse if this will be a painful procedure.

The nurse tells the client the truth: that it will be uncomfortable while the needle is being inserted. What ethical principle is the nurse practicing?

A) Autonomy
B) Fidelity
C) Justice
D) Veracity

1_Step_At_ATime · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Community health research raises serious questions of fidelity and veracity in projects that involve health screening. Many communities, particularly those with underrepresented population groups, are frequently visited by teams of researchers who screen residents for any number of health conditions or risk factors, including chronic illness and toxic exposure. Community health nurses, as community advocates, should help ensure that they and other researchers are honest with the community about exactly what is to be provided. All too often, residents do not understand that the only benefit from participation in a research study is the screening itself. Access to the results of health screening raises a separate issue of veracity, as well as issues of beneficence and nonmaleficence. It is of little benefit to know of a serious health condition if there is no access to treatment for it.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Veracity is the commitment to tell the truth. 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.