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Without authorization, a nurse administers an extra dose of narcotic tranquilizer to an agitated client. The nurse's coworker observes this action but does nothing for fear of retaliation.
 
  What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's lack of involvement? 1. Taking no action is still considered an unethical action by the coworker.
  2. Taking no action releases the coworker from ethical responsibility.
  3. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences are foreseen.
  4. Taking no action is acceptable, because the coworker is only a bystander.

Question 2

During a hiring interview, which response by a nursing applicant should indicate that the applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
 
  1. I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally ill.
  2. This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for me.
  3. I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Working in med/surg kills my back.
  4. It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric nurse. It is the right thing to do.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The coworker's lack of involvement can be interpreted as an unethical action. The coworker is experiencing an ethical dilemma in which a decision needs to be made between two unfavorable alternatives. The coworker has a responsibility to report any observed unethical actions.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The applicant's comment reflects the ethical egoism framework. This framework promotes the idea that decisions are made based on what is good for the individual and may not take the needs of others into account.





 

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