ATI LPN · Fundamentals of Nursing · Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare

A 67-year-old woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. She is fully alert and very specifically both verbally and in writing tells you that she does not want to have surgery on her breast to remove the tumor. She fully understands her condition and treatment options. This is a decision her husband and son both disagree with. Over the next several weeks the patient becomes confused and loses the capacity to understand the details of her medical care. The husband and son now approach you to perform the surgery. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Mr. Dorone is a 22-year-old man who sustained a subdural hematoma and a brain contusion in a motor vehicle accident. He needs blood in order to have the necessary lifesaving surgery done. His parents refuse to allow the transfusion based on their religious beliefs. What should be done?

What should a nurse do if they encounter conflicting orders from two physicians?

A nurse receives a gift from a patient as a token of appreciation for their care. What action should the nurse take to uphold professionalism and ethical boundaries?

The technique of counselling in which emotional aspects are more significant than the intellectual aspect, is known as