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segrsyd

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The bioethical decision-making theory of utilitarianism:
 
  a. Is concerned only with duty.
  b. Is also called Kantian ethics.
  c. Judges actions based on possible consequences.
  d. Judges actions based on intent.

Question 2

The nurse who respects the patient's right to refuse treatment is following the bioethical principle of:
 
  a. Justice.
  b. Beneficence.
  c. Autonomy.
  d. Fidelity.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Utilitarianism uses potential consequences to judge whether actions produce the greatest good. Options a and d are true of Kantian ethics. The nursing instructor asks the nursing student to ex-plain culturally competent care in nursing.

Answer to Question 2

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Autonomy refers to the patient's right to refuse treatment and to make one's own decisions re-garding health care. Justice, beneficence, and fidelity refer to fairness, doing no harm, and truth-telling, respectively.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent

laurnthompson

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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