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NURSING EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
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h Dorothea Orem's theory - A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), becomes fatigued easily, and is unable to perform all activities of daily living (ADLs). The work of
which nursing theorist would best help the nurse plan care for this client?
automony - (n.) self-government, political control, (commitment to include patents in decision)
Beneficence - Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action, ( taking positive action to help
others)
Nonmaleficence - Do no harm; avoid of harm or hurt
fidelity - faithfulness; loyalty keeping promise
veracity - truthfulness, honesty
how to process an ethical dilemma - 1. ask if this is an ethical dilemma
2. gather all relevant info
3. clarify values
4. verbalize problem
5. identify possible courses of action
6. negotiate a plan
7. evaluate plan
health care ethics committee - an advisory body whose purpose is to facilitate discussion and
consultation on ethical issues arising in the patient care setting
Patient Care Partnership - Replacing the AHA's Patients' Bill of Rights, this plain language brochure
informs patients about what they should expect during their hospital stay with regard to their rights and
responsibilities.
High-quality care
A clean and safe environment
Involvement in care
Protection of privacy
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