NR222 EDAPT Ethical Principles in Nursing: Test Elaboration [100% Correct]

NR222 EDAPT Ethical Principles in Nursing: Test Elaboration [100% Correct] A nurse is experiencing an ethical dilemma with a client. Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the primary cause of ethical dilemmas? *Ans* Presence of Conflicting values A nurse offers pain medication to a client who is experiencing acute appendicitis. The nurse understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle? *Ans* Beneficence A nurse receives a medication prescription that seems incorrect based on the client's diagnosis and contacts the provider for clarification. The nurse understands that this action is an example of which ethical principle? *Ans* Nonmaleficence A nurse reports suspicious co-worker behavior to the nurse manager. What ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating? *Ans* Nonmaleficence After hearing the nurse manager and Amelia's concerns, the healthcare provider prescribes a low dose narcotic pain medication for the client. Although confronting the healthcare provider and the charge nurse was difficult, Amelia knows that ________ for quality client care is the _______ thing to do in ________ situation *Ans* advocating right every Amelia decides to escalate her concerns to the manager. In doing so, she is demonstrating which professional core values? Select all that apply. Confidentiality Responsibility Advocacy Lifelong learning Accountability *Ans* Responsibility Advocacy Amelia Reyes (preferred pronouns she, her), a nurse in the emergency department (ED), is assigned to care for a young adult male client who was admitted following a motorcycle accident. The client has suffered a broken arm and leg and is waiting for surgery. During admission, the client verbalized a history of substance use disorder. Despite reporting pain 10/10, the healthcare provider has not prescribed narcotic pain medication due to the client's history. When Amelia approached the provider, the provider stated, "I'm sure the pain is not that bad. He is just wanting fentanyl (narcotic)." When Amelia consulted with the charge nurse, they stated, "He has been here before asking for narcotic pain medication." This situation represents_______ for Amelia *Ans* Moral Distress