A Patient Is Scheduled to Have a Diagnostic Procedure Performed

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to have a diagnostic procedure performed on an outpatient basis at 9:00 AM. The nurse will advise the patient to:

• A) arrive 2 hours before the scheduled procedure.
• B) wear comfortable clothing.
• C) read printed materials about the procedure.
• D) be prepared to pay at least 10% of the predicted cost of the hospitalization.

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Definitions:

Relativism

A philosophical position that claims that truth and morality are subjective and vary depending on culture or individual perspective.

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories that assess the morality of actions based on their outcomes or purposes rather than on the actions themselves.

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.