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Ethical and Legal Considerations Chapter 11 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse witnesses another nurse taking a patient’s medication for personal use. What is the **first** action the witnessing nurse should take? A. Confront the coworker immediately B. Report the incident to the charge nurse or supervisor C. Ignore the situation D. Contact the media Which of the following situations requires **mandatory reporting** by the nurse? A....

Ethical and Legal Considerations Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the ethical principle of doing no harm called? Nonmaleficence What should a nurse do first if they suspect a coworker is impaired on the job? Report the suspicion to the supervisor or nurse manager What law protects patient confidentiality in healthcare settings? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) What document allows a patient to state t...

ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS