ATI PN Fundamentals, nursing. Autonomy - client's right to make own personal decisions, even when those decisions might not be in the client's own best interest Beneficence - positive actions to... help others Fidelity - agreement to keep promises Justice - fairness in care delivery and use of resources Nonmaleficence - avoidance of harm or injury Paternalism - assumption that one person can assume responsibility for making the decisions of another person Advocacy - support of clients' health, safety, and personal rights Responsibility - willingness to respect obligations and follow through on promises Accountability - ability to answer for one's own actions Confidentiality - protection of privacy without diminishing access to high-quality care When is a problem an ethical dilemma? - When: - A review of scientific data is not enough to solve it. - It involves a conflict between two moral imperatives. - The answer will have a profound effect on the situation and the client. Ethical decision making - Process that requires striking a balance between science and morality A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this client's choice is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A. Fidelity B. Autonomy C. Justice D. Nonmaleficence - B. Autonomy In this situation, the client is exercising his right to make his own personal decision about surgery, regardless of others' opinions of what is "best" for him. This is an example of autonomy. A nurse offers pain medication to a client who is postoperative prior to ambulation. The nurse understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A. Fidelity B. Autonomy C. Justice D. Beneficence - D. Beneficence Beneficence is taking positive actions to help others. By administering pain medication before the client attempts a potentially [Show More]
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