A nurse manager is leading a discussion about ethical dilemmas. Which of the following situations should the nurse manager include as an example of an ethical dilemma?

A client receives an operation on the wrong side of her body.

A parent wants her 14-year-old adolescent to receive radiation treatment against his will

A visitor experiences a minor burn after spilling coffee.

A nurse witnesses another nurse administer an incorrect medication

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   A client receiving an operation on the wrong side of the body is a serious medical error but might not inherently involve an ethical dilemma unless the decision-making process and accountability are in question.
B.   A parent wanting a 14-year-old adolescent to receive radiation treatment against his will involves conflicting values of autonomy, beneficence, and parental rights,
constituting an ethical dilemma.
C.   A visitor experiencing a minor burn is an incident but doesn't inherently pose an ethical dilemma.
D.   A nurse witnessing another nurse administering an incorrect medication is a patient safety issue but might not inherently involve an ethical dilemma unless there are questions about reporting or intervening in the situation.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Asking the client's son to go to the waiting area allows the nurse to have a private conversation with the client, which is crucial in suspected cases of elder abuse to gather information without potential interference or intimidation.
B. Asking about injuries with the son present might hinder the client from disclosing information due to fear or pressure.
C. Treating and discharging the client without addressing the suspected elder abuse could potentially put the client in further danger.
D. Filing an incident report might be necessary but should follow an assessment and investigation of the situation.

A. Instruct the client's family to contact the insurance provider about the oxygen equipment. B. Contact social services about the delivery of the oxygen equipment. C. Notify the provider about the delayed oxygen tank delivery. D. Send an oxygen tank from the facility home with the client.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Instructing the client's family to contact the insurance provider might be helpful, but it doesn't address the immediate need for the oxygen tank.
B. Contacting social services might assist with various needs, but it might not expedite the delivery of the oxygen equipment.
C. Notifying the provider about the delayed oxygen tank delivery is essential to update the provider on the client's situation and potentially expedite the process.
D. Sending an oxygen tank from the facility home with the client might not be feasible due to regulations, safety concerns, and potential liability issues.

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