A Client Is Scheduled to Have Open-Heart Surgery

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled to have open-heart surgery. His physical condition is such that he is at high risk to experience complications during the procedure, but he has not been advised of this possibility. Which of the following ethical concepts has been ignored in rendering care for this client?

• A) Beneficence
• B) Autonomy
• C) Justice
• D) Informed consent

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Definitions:

Defaults

Situations in which parties fail to fulfill their obligations under a contract or agreement.

Recording Mortgage

The process of registering a mortgage deed with the appropriate government office to make it a part of the public record, ensuring legal protection and establishing priority.

Mortgagee

The party who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan.

Floating Lien

A floating lien is a type of security interest or charge over a pool of changing assets, such as inventory or accounts receivable.