Communication Challenges and Strategies
Communication Challenges and Strategies ( 7 Questions)
A client is diagnosed with terminal cancer and decides to pursue palliative care. The nurse respects the client's decision and supports them throughout the process. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
The nurse is demonstrating the ethical principle of autonomy, which means respecting the client's right to make their own decisions about their health care, and honoring their preferences, values, and beliefs.
Beneficence - This is the ethical principle of doing good or acting in the best interest of the client, which may or may not align with the client's wishes or choices.
Justice - This is the ethical principle of treating all clients fairly and equitably, and distributing resources and services based on need and availability.
Fidelity - This is the ethical principle of being faithful or loyal to the client, and keeping one's promises and commitments.
Correct answer: A) Autonomy
Rationale: The nurse is demonstrating the ethical principle of autonomy, which means respecting the client's right to make their own decisions about their health care, and honoring their preferences, values, and beliefs.
Incorrect options:
B) Beneficence - This is the ethical principle of doing good or acting in the best interest of the client, which may or may not align with the client's wishes or choices.
C) Justice - This is the ethical principle of treating all clients fairly and equitably, and distributing resources and services based on need and availability.
D) Fidelity - This is the ethical principle of being faithful or loyal to the client, and keeping one's promises and commitments.