Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A charge nurse provides an annual in-service for the nursing staff regarding ethical practice. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as an example of ethical practice?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: A nurse administers prescribed opioids to a client who has a terminal illness and respiratory rate of 8/min. This action aligns with ethical principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence. Administering opioids to manage pain in a terminally ill patient is a compassionate act that prioritizes the patient's comfort and quality of life. The nurse is adhering to the principle of beneficence by promoting the well-being of the patient. Additionally, providing appropriate pain relief is in line with the principle of nonmaleficence, as it prevents unnecessary suffering.
Summary of incorrect choices:
A: Raising all four side rails on a confused client's bed may restrict their movement and violate their autonomy.
C: Electing not to care for a client who had an abortion goes against the principle of nonjudgmental care and may harm the nurse-client relationship.
D: Withholding nutrition from a client with a DNR order may cause harm and does not align
Summary of incorrect choices:
A: Raising all four side rails on a confused client's bed may restrict their movement and violate their autonomy.
C: Electing not to care for a client who had an abortion goes against the principle of nonjudgmental care and may harm the nurse-client relationship.
D: Withholding nutrition from a client with a DNR order may cause harm and does not align