HESI 101(HESI 101)

Question 1 1 / 1 pts A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The health care team is discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of health care ethics is the team practicing? Justice Fidelity Autonomy Correct! Nonmaleficence Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of hurt or harm. Remember that in health care ethics, ethical practice involves not only the will to do good but also the equal commitment to do no harm. Health care professionals try to balance the risks and benefits of a plan of care while striving to do the least possible harm. Justice refers to fairness and equity and ensuring fair allocation of resources, such as nursing care for all clients. Fidelity is the keeping of promises made to clients, families, and other health care professionals. Autonomy refers to a person’s independence and represents an agreement to respect another’s right to determine his or her course of action. Test-Taking Strategy: Use knowledge of the subject to help you with the process of elimination. Think about the definition of each item in the options. Note the relationship of the words “least possible harm” in the question and the definition of nonmaleficence. Review the principles of health care ethics if you had difficulty with this question. Cognitive Ability: Applying Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation Content Area: Ethical/Legal