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burton19126

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Select the example of a tort.
 
  a. The plan of care for a patient is not completed within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
  b. A nurse gives a PRN dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short-staffed.
  c. An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others.
  d. A patient's admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside.

Question 2

A psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy by:
 
  a. exploring alternative solutions with a patient, who then makes a choice.
  b. suggesting that two patients who were fighting be restricted to the unit.
  c. intervening when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self.
  d. staying with a patient demonstrating a high level of anxiety.



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jgranad15

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A tort is a civil wrong against a person that violates his or her rights. Giving unnecessary medication for the convenience of staff controls behavior in a manner similar to secluding a patient; thus, false imprisonment is a possible charge. The other options do not exemplify torts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Autonomy is the right to self-determination, that is, to make one's own decisions. By exploring alternatives with the patient, the patient is better equipped to make an informed, autonomous decision. The distracters demonstrate beneficence, fidelity, and justice.




burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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