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Tirant22

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What three guidelines should the nurse follow when deciding on a course of action related to an ethical dilemma?
 
  A) Discuss the issue with an expert, read research on the subject, and investigate current public laws
  B) Collect the facts, ask him/herself what would happen if everyone behaved in this way and discuss concerns with an authority
  C) Present the issue to the ethics committee, ask others what they would want in this situation, and list possible courses of action
  D) Make a list of possible solutions, test the solutions, and revise the decision based on results

Question 2

How should the licensed practical/vocational nurse (LP/VN) use the NFLPN Code of Ethics to guide nursing practice?
 
  A) Maintain a current license to practice nursing as an LP/VN in every state the nurse cares for clients
  B) Follow the nurse practice acts for every state that the LP/VN provides nursing care to clients
  C) Commit to follow moral obligations of the practice of nursing
  D) Commit to follow standards of practice to protect the safety of clients



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
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The nurse's first guideline in thinking about a specific ethical dilemma is to collect the facts. The second guideline is to ask oneself what would happen if everyone acted or behaved in the manner in question. If his or her ethical dilemma is not resolved, a third guideline may provide further direction. In this step, the nurse discusses his or her concerns with an authority.

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Ans: C
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The National Federation for Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) and the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) have each developed a code of ethics for practical/vocational nurses. A code of ethics is a list of rules of good conduct for members of a particular group, and the nurse applies the code of ethics by being committed to follow moral obligations of the practice of nursing. Laws and ethics are different concepts. The nurse practice act and licensure deal with legal concepts. Standards of practice are minimal care guidelines to protect the safety of clients. The ethical principles or moral obligations that guide nursing practice include the conduct of the nurse and the nurse with other health care team members, with clients and families, and with society.





 

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