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tingc95

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A mentally competent patient has an extremely low blood count and will likely die without a blood transfusion. The patient knows the risk, but continues to refuse the blood. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  a. Assume the patient is confused and give the blood anyway.
  b. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure that the patient understands the risk.
  c. Ask family members to intervene and make the patient consent to receiving blood.
  d. Follow the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood transfusion.

Question 2

Confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who believes in and values the ethical principle of:
 
  a. Fidelity
  b. Veracity
  c. Beneficence
  d. Autonomy


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al

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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