Author Question: Which of the following themes is a theme of relational ethics? a. Apathy b. Compassion c. ... (Read 38 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following themes is a theme of relational ethics?

a. Apathy
b. Compassion
c. Embodiment
d. Accountability

Question 2

How should the nurse aim to reduce a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers?

a. Position the patient directly on the trochanter when the patient is lying on his or her side.
b. Use a doughnut device for the patient when sitting up.
c. Position the patient at a 30-degree lateral turn and limit head elevation to 30 degrees.
d. Massage over bony prominences.

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Apathy is not a theme of relational ethics.
B Compassion is not a theme of relational ethics.
C Embodiment is one of the four themes of relational ethics. The other three themes are environment, mutual respect, and engagement.
D Accountability is not a theme of relational ethics.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Positioning the patient directly on the trochanter is not recommended.
B Doughnut-shaped cushions are contraindicated because they reduce blood supply to the area, resulting in wider areas of ischemia.
C The patient should be positioned at a 30-degree lateral turn with the head elevation limited to 30 degrees to prevent pressure ulcers.
D Bony prominences should not be massaged. Massaging reddened areas increases breaks in the capillaries in the underlying tissues and increases the risk of injury to underlying tissue and pressure ulcer formation.