Since a Prime Nursing Focus Is to Relieve Suffering, Nurses

question 5

Multiple Choice

Since a prime nursing focus is to relieve suffering, nurses must understand that health care technologies:

• A) are good because they always support a patient's health and well-being.
• B) may cause conflict between doing good and avoiding harm to patients.
• C) are necessary interventions even if they cause patients to suffer.
• D) may cause nurses to do harmful things to patients against their wishes.

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