Answering a Terminally Ill Child's Questions About His or Her

question 6

Multiple Choice

Answering a terminally ill child's questions about his or her condition honestly is based on a belief in the ethical principle of

• A) autonomy.
• B) fidelity.
• C) justice.
• D) veracity.

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Definitions:

Anxiety, irritability

Psychological states characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and often, a propensity to become easily agitated or frustrated.

NREM sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a restorative sleep phase characterized by slower brain waves, reduced heart rate, and a lack of dreams.

Body tissue restoration

The medical or biological process of repairing and regenerating damaged tissues in the body, aiming to restore normal function.

Cardiac function

Refers to the efficiency with which the heart pumps blood throughout the body, including the contraction of heart muscles and the opening and closing of heart valves.