A Client Has a Tumor in His Heart and Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client has a tumor in his heart and is scheduled for surgery. The client asks the nurse if they will be a candidate for heart transplant if the entire tumor cannot be safely removed. What would be the nurse's best response?

• A) "No, a heart tumor is not an indication for a heart transplant."
• B) "Yes, if the surgeon cannot get all the tumor, you can be placed on the list for a heart transplant."
• C) "That will be up to your cardiologist."
• D) "That decision would be based entirely on how well you tolerate your first cardiac surgery."

Discuss the concept of legal precedent and its role in the judicial system.

Explain the nuances between federal and state laws and their respective authorities.

Elucidate the balance between individual rights and government powers as outlined in constitutional amendments.

Describe the role and implications of advisory memorandums and courts' authority in interpreting laws.

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Definitions:

Ethical Theory

A systematic and philosophical approach to understanding, analyzing, and distinguishing right from wrong behavior.

Distributive Justice

The ethical principle concerned with the fair allocation of resources among members of a community.

Social Egalitarian

Advocates for equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all people in a society.

Libertarianism

A political philosophy that emphasizes freedom, autonomy, and voluntary association, with a significant focus on limiting the scope and authority of government.