Asked by Arlena Marie on Jun 23, 2024
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Which actions by a nurse contribute to protecting the rights of patients who are terminally ill? (Select all that apply.)
A) Maintain hope for a positive prognosis.
B) Hug the patient when sadness is expressed.
C) Offer choices that promote personal control.
D) Provide interventions that convey respect.
E) Support the patient's quest for spiritual growth.
Terminally Ill
Describes an individual diagnosed with a disease that is expected to lead to death within a relatively short period of time.
Rights Of Patients
The legal and ethical entitlements of patients in the healthcare context, including privacy, informed consent, and access to medical records.
- Acknowledge the criticality of respecting patients' autonomous decisions and rights in end-of-life treatment scenarios.
- Appreciate the ethical considerations and challenges in caring for terminally ill patients.
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Katerina BumbalovaJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C, D, E
Explanation :
The answers support the rights of the individual who is dying. Touch should be nurturing but may leave the patient uncomfortable and confused if inappropriate. Acting on false information robs a patient of the opportunity for honest dialog and places barriers to achieving end-of-life developmental opportunities.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the criticality of respecting patients' autonomous decisions and rights in end-of-life treatment scenarios.
- Appreciate the ethical considerations and challenges in caring for terminally ill patients.
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