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Theory
Ethics and Values
Question | Answer |
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Identify various ways values, beliefs, and attitudes are learned | Through family practice, peers/social groups, coworkers/classmates |
Examine and clarify personal values | considered to be the biggest ethical dilemma b/c individuals often have such strong beliefs that they deem them to be factual and it causes them to become judgmental towards those that challenge the belief/value |
Describe reasons for identifying client values | To establish patients expectations and get patient satisfaction, build trusting relationship, sets up boundaries and respect |
Investigate the role of ethics in professional nursing | Effective care results from nurses who are "value neutral" as a healthcare provider "non judgmental" in their patient approach |
Identify professional values incorporated in nursing codes | Altruism, Autonomy, Human Dignity, Integrity, Social Justice |
Discuss the types of ethical issues encountered by nurses | Conflict in values/belief about plan of care/comfort measures/advanced directives etc. |
Discuss selected frameworks for resolving ethical dilemmas | 1. Ask if this IS an ethical dilemma; 2.Gather all relevant info; 3. Clarify values; 4. verbalize problem; 5. Identify possible course of action; 6. Negotiate plan; 7. Evaluate plan |
Discuss the role of the nurse as a client advocate | The nurses role is to stand up and support the patient even when we don't necessarily agree; and to also educate them so they can make the best decisions for their care |