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An elderly client has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The client’s family has asked the nurse to withhold this information from the client because they feel that this information would cause the client to give up on life and become very depressed. The nurse believes the client should be told this information. Which ethical principle is being upheld by the nurse?
- A. Justice
- B. Beneficence
- C. Veracity
- D. Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity requires truth-telling to support autonomous decision-making and respect for the individual's right to know about their health condition.
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A toddler needs to have blood drawn at his next appointment. Which of the following actions would the nurse suggest that the mother do with the child before the next visit?
- A. Tell the child about the blood work on the day that the appointment is scheduled
- B. Tell the child about the blood work right before leaving the house for the appointment
- C. Tell the child when they are in the office right before the phlebotomist enters the room
- D. Do not tell the child about the blood work
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling the toddler about the procedure right before leaving allows them to prepare without overwhelming them with too much time to think about it.
The devaluing of beliefs, values, and customs of others is known as:
- A. Ethnocentrism
- B. Racism
- C. Cultural competency
- D. Empathy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Racism is the belief in the superiority of one’s own race and the devaluation of others' cultural practices.
A person has just been admitted to the hospital. In talking with the person, the nurse is able to elicit from her that the reason for her hospitalization is that her husband beat her up. Which characteristic of the therapeutic relationship is being demonstrated?
- A. Empathy
- B. Trust
- C. Rapport
- D. Purposeful communication
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Purposeful communication focuses on obtaining specific information for the care of the individual.
What factor should a nurse consider when organizing a stress reduction workshop?
- A. Women experience less workplace stress than men.
- B. A first job causes little stress.
- C. Young adults adapt easily to job demands like telecommuting.
- D. Work is of primary importance and forms young adults’ self-image.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Employment is central to young adults’ self-esteem and social interactions, making it an important factor in stress.
Which statement about alcohol intake is correct?
- A. "Women have a higher death rate related to alcoholism than men."
- B. "A woman who drinks two glasses of wine per day with her evening meal is considered a moderate drinker."
- C. "More women than men are considered problem drinkers."
- D. "Women who experience fewer cognitive effects from drinking are less likely to drink heavily."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Women have a higher death rate from alcoholism, and moderate drinking is defined as one drink per day for women.