A Nurse and Patient Construct a No-Suicide Contract

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse and patient construct a no-suicide contract.Select the preferable wording.

• A)"I will not try to harm myself during the next 24 hours."
• B)"I will not make a suicide attempt while I am hospitalized."
• C)"For the next 24 hours,I will not kill or harm myself in any way."
• D)"I will not kill myself until I call my primary nurse or a member of the staff."

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The concept of being adaptable in applying ethical principles to varied situations, recognizing that different contexts may require different moral considerations.

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The concept that moral virtues are not universal but vary according to culture, society, or individual perspective.

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