(Scenario I) Michael Was One of the 390 Participants in the Study

question 56

Multiple Choice

(Scenario I) Michael was one of the 390 participants in the study described in Scenario I. He explained to his friend Leah that he volunteered for the study after he saw an ad in his school's newspaper that claimed his participation could help make future election processes less biased and more transparent. This, Michael believed, was very important, making him happy to volunteer his time toward that effort. Michael's motivation to volunteer appears based on:

• A) a utilitarian perspective.
• B) an altruistic perspective.
• C) egoism.
• D) ethics.

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Definitions:

ADLs

Activities of Daily Living, which are essential routine tasks that a person needs to do every day to take care of themselves, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking.

Short-Term Goals

Objectives set to be achieved in a brief period, often serving as stepping stones towards long-term objectives.

Long-Term Goals

Long-term goals are objectives set to be achieved over an extended period, typically involving strategic planning and sustained effort towards significant achievements.

Nursing Diagnosis

The clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, which provides the basis for selection of nursing interventions.