A Patient Is About to Undergo a New,controversial Bone Marrow

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is about to undergo a new,controversial bone marrow transplant procedure.The procedure may cause periods of pain and suffering.Although nurses agree to do no harm,this procedure may be necessary to promote health.This is an example of which ethnical principle?

• A) Autonomy
• B) Justice
• C) Fidelity
• D) Nonmaleficence

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Definitions:

Ethnic Identity

A person's sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group, including the culture, traditions, and language associated with that group.

Body Mass Index

A numerical computation regarding an individual's weight in relation to their height, used to classify underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Psychological Components

The mental factors that influence an individual's behavior, emotions, and thought processes.