(BOOST YOUR GRADES FOR 2024 EXAMS). PRE-ASSESSMENT: HEALTHCARE VALUES AND ETHICS PKEC WGU C426. Questions and answers, VERIFIED

PRE-ASSESSMENT: HEALTHCARE VALUES AND ETHICS PKEC WGU C426. Questions and answers, VERIFIED. In a hospital setting, a caregiver must inform a patient there is no cure for the patient's disease. To avoid possibly causing serious psychological harm by telling the patient, "There is nothing else I can do for you," the caregiver tells the patient, "Although there is currently no cure for your disease, I will treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable. I will also keep you informed as to any significant research regarding development of a cure for your disease." Which ethical principle is being used in resolving this dilemma? Justice Veracity Autonomy Nonmaleficence - -Nonmaleficence A patient with tuberculosis was admitted to the hospital and is refusing treatment. When the patient's nurse leaves the room, the patient leaves the hospital. Which ethical duty should the nurse perform? Treat Warn Maintain privacy Maintain confidentiality - -Warn A 23-year-old Christian scientist has been hit by a car and taken to the emergency room (ER). The patient presents to the ER and complains of pain. The patient's leg