Author Question: When people work together to solve ethical dilemmas, individuals must examine their own values. This ... (Read 159 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When people work together to solve ethical dilemmas, individuals must examine their own values. This step is crucial to ensure that

a. The group identifies the one correct solution.
b. Fact is separated from opinion.
c. Judgmental attitudes are not provoked.
d. Different perspectives are respected.

Question 2

The patient's son requests to view the documentation in his mother's medical record. What is the nurse's best response to this request?

a. I'll be happy to get that for you.
b. You will have to talk to the physician about that.
c. You will need your mother's permission.
d. You are not allowed to see it.

jessofishing · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Values are personal beliefs that influence opinions. To be able to negotiate differences in opinions, the nurse must first be clear about personal values, which will influence behaviors, decisions, and actions. Ethical dilemmas are a problem in that no one right solution exists.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse understands that sharing health information is governed by HIPAA legislation, which defines rights and privileges of patients for protection of privacy. Private health information cannot be shared without the patient's specific permission. The other three responses either are outright false and/or use poor communication techniques.