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Davideckstein7

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A group of nurse researchers has proposed a study to examine the efficacy of a new wound care product. Which of the following aspects of the methodology demonstrates that the nurses are attempting to maintain the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?
 
  A) The nurses are taking every reasonable measure to ensure that no participants experience impaired wound healing as a result of the study intervention.
  B) The nurses have organized the study in such a way that the foreseeable risks and benefits are distributed as fairly as possible.
  C) The nurses have given multiple opportunities for potential participants to ask questions, and have been following the informed consent process systematically.
  D) The nurses have completed a literature review that suggests the new treatment may result in decreased wound healing time.

Question 2

The children of a female client 78 years of age with a recent diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease are attempting to convince their mother to move into an assisted living facility, a move to which the client is vehemently opposed.
 
  Both the client and her children have expressed to the nurse how they are entrenched in their position. Which of the following statements expresses a utilitarian approach to this dilemma?
 
  A) The decision should be made in light of consequences.
  B) The client's autonomy and independence are the priority considerations.
  C) Benefits and burdens should be evenly distributed between the children and the client.
  D) The client has a right to self-determination.



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Mochi

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The principle of nonmaleficence dictates that nurses avoid causing harm. In this study, this may appear in the form of taking measures to ensure that the intervention will not cause more harm than good. The principle of justice addresses the distribution of risks and benefits, and the informed consent process demonstrates that autonomy is being protected. Preliminary indications of the therapeutic value of the intervention show a respect for the principle of beneficence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Utilitarianism is the theory of ethics that weighs rightness and wrongness according to consequences and outcomes for all those who are affected. Utilitarianism prioritizes these consequences and outcomes over principles such as autonomy and justice; principles that underlie the other statements addressing the patient's right to self-determination; and fair distribution of benefits and burdens.




Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Sarahjh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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