Which of the following is an ethical dilemma? a. Deciding ...

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Which of the following is an ethical dilemma?
 
  a. Deciding whether to pass pills first or do a dressing change
  b. Deciding whether to include the resident in on planning care
  c. Allowing a resident to refuse care
  d. Reporting a nursing assistant for physically abusing a resident

Question 2

The first symptom of Alzheimer's disease is
 
  a. Depression
  b. Long-term memory loss
  c. Short-term memory loss
  d. Behavior changes

[zoeyesther]

Answer to Question 1

C
Refusal of care often goes against what we know as right or best for a resident, which would define it as ethical in nature. Responses A, B, and D are nursing responsibilities and not choices.

Answer to Question 2

C
The first symptom of Alzheimer's disease is usually short-term memory loss.

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Great answer, keep it coming

[frankwu0507]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it