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Nursing Ethics ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a patient who has expressed a desire to end their life. According to nursing ethics,
What action should the nurse take?
Goes against the principle of preserving life and disregards the potential risks and consequences of assisted suicide.
In nursing ethics, the preservation of life and the duty to protect the patient's well-being are paramount. When a patient expresses a desire to end their life, the nurse should notify the healthcare provider and seek guidance on how to address the situation. This ensures that the appropriate ethical and legal considerations are followed in supporting the patient's well-being.
Emphasizes autonomy, but it should be balanced with the nurse's responsibility to protect life and provide appropriate care.
May be appropriate in certain situations, but the immediate concern is to ensure the patient's safety and involve the healthcare provider.
Notify the healthcare provider and seek guidance on the appropriate course of action.
In nursing ethics, the preservation of life and the duty to protect the patient's well-being are paramount. When a patient expresses a desire to end their life, the nurse should notify the healthcare provider and seek guidance on how to address the situation. This ensures that the appropriate ethical and legal considerations are followed in supporting the patient's well-being.
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Option a goes against the principle of preserving life and disregards the potential risks and consequences of assisted suicide.
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Option c emphasizes autonomy, but it should be balanced with the nurse's responsibility to protect life and provide appropriate care.
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Option d may be appropriate in certain situations, but the immediate concern is to ensure the patient's safety and involve the healthcare provider.