Chris is the nurse for Mr. Jones, and is passing his 9am medications which have
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Chris is the nurse for Mr. Jones, and is passing his 9am medications which have been ordered by the physician. Mr. Jones does not want to take one of the medications ---he knows what it is for, and what the effect not getting the medication will have on him.
Q= The nurse should:
a. Talk him in to it
b. Tell his daughter to give it to him
c. Tell him it is his right to refuse
A= The nurse should _________________________.
Q= What ethical value is the nurse exercising?
A= The nurse is exercising the ethical value of __________________?
Explanation / Answer
A = The nurse should (c) tell him it is his right to refuse
As it is unethical to either force or unknowingly give him the medications if the patient does not want it and he knows the consequence or adverse affects of not getting the medications.
A = The nurse is exercising the ethical value of autonomy in decision making
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