Exam (elaborations) CHAA Healthcare Values and Ethics 2023

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? a. Justice b. Veracity c. Autonomy d. Nonmaleficence - ANSWER d. 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? a. Treat b. Warn