The Nurse Values Autonomy Above All Other Principles

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse values autonomy above all other principles.With which patient will the nurse find most difficult to deal with the situation?

• A)Teenager in labour who requests epidural anaesthesia.
• B)Middle-aged father of three with an advance directive declining life support.
• C)Elderly patient who requires dialysis.
• D)Family elder who is making the decisions for a 30-year-old female member.

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing mammal after the embryonic stage and before birth, particularly in humans from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth.

Developmental Group

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Historical Time

refers to a specific period in history, characterized by distinct events, developments, and cultural practices.

Cohort

A group of individuals who share a defining characteristic, typically observed over a certain period of time to detect changes or developments.