Contemporary Medical Surgical Nursing 2nd Edition by Daniels

Contemporary Medical Surgical Nursing 2nd Edition by Daniels, Rick -Test Bank The nurse is providing care for a client who is 18 years old. Which of the following ethical principles should be implemented for this client?1. Liberty 2. Agency 3. Justice 4. Autonomy ANS: 4 A person who is at least 18 years of age and can make reasoned choices has autonomy and is free to make decisions regarding his own health care. Liberty is a characteristic of autonomy. Justice is an ethical principle that supports all people seeking health care receiving the best treatment available with dignity and respect. Agency is another characteristic of autonomy that means the capacity for intentional action. PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Principles of Clinical Ethics 1. A client, being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for terminal cancer, decides to stop any further treatment and enter the hospice program. The nurse realizes this client’s decision is supported by the ethical principle of: 1. autonomy. 2. nonmaleficence. 3. beneficence. 4. justice. ANS: 2Nonmaleficence is the use of ability, judgment, or skill to help someone else without intent to cause injury or harm. In this case, nonmaleficence can support the option of not providing further aggressive or invasive treatment that could cause injury or harm. Autonomy is a self-rule that is free from interference by others and from limitations that prevent a meaningful choice. Beneficence means to be of benefit to others. Justice is a principle whereby all people who seek health care should receive the best possible treatment available with dignity and respect.