A friend who staunchly supports right to life recently scheduled ...

[dmcintosh]

A friend who staunchly supports right to life recently scheduled a therapeutic abortion because of a personal health risk.
 
  While the friend's personal decision is in direct conflict with the values she so strongly advocates, which of the following ethical theories do you recognize was used in her decision making? a. caring-based theory c. situational theory
  b. deontology d. teleology

Question 2

A client who had hip replacement surgery yesterday has a nursing diagnosis Pain related to hip replacement surgery. Which of these would represent a long-term goal for this client?
 
  a. Client will verbalize relief of pain by the third postoperative day.
  b. Client will be pain-free by discharge.
  c. Client will request pain medication less frequently by the second postoperative day.
  d. Client will express desire to use alternative methods of pain relief as soon as possible.

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

C
Situational theory holds that there is no set norms, rules, or majority-focused results. Each situation must be considered individually, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of the situation and a respect for the person involved.

Answer to Question 2

B
Long-term goals require weeks or even months to be resolved; these goals focus on the problem component of the nursing diagnosis.

[dmcintosh]

Great answer, keep it coming

[nathang24]

TYSM