A 73-Year-Old Patient with Hypertension Is Awaiting a Triple Cardiac

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old patient with hypertension is awaiting a triple cardiac bypass surgery.The patient is hard of hearing and did not understand what the surgeon said regarding the surgery.The daughter is concerned that the patient does not understand the risks of the surgery.If not clarified,this would be a violation of what principle?

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

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Definitions:

Celler-Kefauver Act

A U.S. law passed in 1950 to beef up antitrust regulations by restricting corporate mergers and acquisitions that could lead to decreased competition.

Coronary Artery Disease

A cardiovascular condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, due to plaque buildup, which can lead to heart attacks.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.

Myocardium

The heart muscle.