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mikaylakyoung

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A nurse working in a long-term care facility has an elderly male client who is very confused. What ethical dilemma is posed when using restraints in a long-term care setting?
 
  A) It limits personal safety.
  B) It increases confusion.
  C) It threatens autonomy.
  D) It prevents self-directed care.

Question 2

A home health nurse who performs a careful safety assessment of the home of a frail elderly patient to prevent harm to the patient is acting in accord with which of the following, a principle of bioethics?
 
  A) Nonmaleficence
  B) Advocacy
  C) Morals
  D) Values


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Because there are safety risks involved when using restraints on elderly confused clients, this is a common ethical problem in long-term care settings, as well as other health care settings. Restraints limit the individual's autonomy because they are perceived as imprisonment. Restraints should not limit personal safety. Often, restraints increase confusion, and they prevent self-directed care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Nonmaleficence is a principle of bioethics and is defined as the obligation to prevent harm. Advocacy, morals, and values are not principles of bioethics.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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