A Patient with Acute Cholecystitis Is Concerned About Having the Flu

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Multiple Choice

A patient with acute cholecystitis is concerned about having the flu because of an oral temperature of 101.8°F. What should the nurse respond to the patient?

• A) "Your cholecystectomy cannot be performed laparoscopically now."
• B) "Tell me exactly what you ate for your last meal."
• C) "Bacterial infection is often present in cholelithiasis."
• D) "I will call the surgeon and ask to postpone the cholecystectomy."

Identify the role of individual motivation and self-assessment in ethical decision-making.

Grasp the significance of international codes of ethics and their implications on global business practices.

Acknowledge the complexity of ethical dilemmas, including conflicting laws and stakeholder interests.

Appreciate the value of ethical education in enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Definitions:

Personal Interaction

Direct communication or engagement between individuals, often leading to the exchange of ideas or building of relationships.

Reciprocal Determinism

The hypothesis suggesting that an individual's actions are a result of, and also impact, their personal characteristics and surroundings.

Unconditioned Reinforcement

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are the opposite of their actual or unconscious desires.