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jerry coleman

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An 83-year-old woman who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident and is unable to swallow refuses the insertion of a feeding tube. This is an example of what ethical principle?
 
  A) Nonmaleficence
  B) Veracity
  C) Autonomy
  D) Justice

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A home care nurse is at her elderly client's home. The client is confined to bed and is cared for by her daughter. The daughter is known to suffer from chemical dependence.
 
  The home is cluttered and infested with roaches. The nurse notices the client is wet with urine and has dried feces on her buttocks. She appears dehydrated. The nurse cleans her, changes the sheets, and calls to have her transported to the hospital. The nurse also reports the incident to the Division of Aging. This is an example of which ethical framework?
 
  A) Justice
  B) Beneficence
  C) Nonmaleficence
  D) Fidelity


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

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jerry coleman

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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