Mr. Gary's wife acted as a proxy in decision making when Mr. Gary became unconscious due to complication of his illness. This is an example of?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Mrs. Gary as proxy when Mr. Gary is unconscious is a health care proxy (C), per legal terms designated decision-maker. Living will (A) states wishes, DNR (B) bars CPR, bill of rights (D) ensures care. C fits surrogate role, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ethics committees address dilemmas (B), per their role resolving conflicts (e.g., treatment disputes). Rules (A) and laws (D) are administrative/legislative, punishment (C) disciplinary not ethics-focused. B aligns with committee purpose, making it correct.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Advocates protect rights (A), mediate (B), inform (C) 'overrides decision' (D) isn't true, contradicts autonomy, per nursing role. D's control opposes advocacy, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Holistic care is care of mind, body, and spirit (B), per nursing philosophy addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions (e.g., pain, anxiety, faith). Physical-only (A) is reductionist, diagnosis-based (C) medicalizes, avoiding spiritual (D) negates holism. B best captures the comprehensive approach, integrating all aspects of a person's well-being, as championed by theorists like Watson, making it the correct description.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Talking to family for stress is coping (A) stress response, per definition. Risk factor (B) predisposes, illness behavior (C) sick reaction, disability (D) loss not stress management. A fits adaptive coping, making it correct.