Ethical dilemmas often arise over a conflict of opinions. Each of the following steps
constitutes a correct step to take toward resolution of an ethical dilemma. What order
should these steps be taken?
1. Clarify your own values about the issue.
2. Call a meeting in which those involved in the dilemma can discuss (negotiate) the
possible solutions to the dilemma.
3. State the problem clearly in a way that all involved can understand.
4. Gather all relevant information regarding the clinical, social, and spiritual aspects of
the dilemma.
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A nurse on the unit previously gave pain medication to the patient for incisional pain,
which the patient rated as 7 out of 10 on the pain scale. The nurse now checks on the
, patient 30 minutes later and documents that the patient now rates the pain as a 1 out
of 10 on the pain scale. Which standard of practice did the nurse perform?
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Evaluation
A 55-year-old patient is being discharged from the hospital after a heart attack. He is
being referred to a cardiac program where he will receive education on healthy
eating, exercise, and stress reduction. This is an example of:
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Tertiary prevention
A nurse meets with the registered dietitian and physical therapist to develop a plan of
care that focuses on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is an example
of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency?
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Teamwork and Collaboration
According to annual assessments performed by the Federal Government, certain
groups of people in the United States have poor or no access to health care. You
decide to write an editorial to your local newspaper expressing your opinion about
this situation. Which ethical principle would you incorporate into your editorial?
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constitutes a correct step to take toward resolution of an ethical dilemma. What order
should these steps be taken?
1. Clarify your own values about the issue.
2. Call a meeting in which those involved in the dilemma can discuss (negotiate) the
possible solutions to the dilemma.
3. State the problem clearly in a way that all involved can understand.
4. Gather all relevant information regarding the clinical, social, and spiritual aspects of
the dilemma.
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4132
A nurse on the unit previously gave pain medication to the patient for incisional pain,
which the patient rated as 7 out of 10 on the pain scale. The nurse now checks on the
, patient 30 minutes later and documents that the patient now rates the pain as a 1 out
of 10 on the pain scale. Which standard of practice did the nurse perform?
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Evaluation
A 55-year-old patient is being discharged from the hospital after a heart attack. He is
being referred to a cardiac program where he will receive education on healthy
eating, exercise, and stress reduction. This is an example of:
Give this one a try later!
Tertiary prevention
A nurse meets with the registered dietitian and physical therapist to develop a plan of
care that focuses on improving nutrition and mobility for a patient. This is an example
of which Quality and Safety in the Education of Nurses (QSEN) competency?
Give this one a try later!
Teamwork and Collaboration
According to annual assessments performed by the Federal Government, certain
groups of people in the United States have poor or no access to health care. You
decide to write an editorial to your local newspaper expressing your opinion about
this situation. Which ethical principle would you incorporate into your editorial?
Give this one a try later!
