The person or government bringing a lawsuit against another party.

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Question 1 of 5

The person or government bringing a lawsuit against another party.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A plaintiff is the person or government entity that initiates a lawsuit against another party. They are the ones who bring the case to court and seek a legal remedy or compensation for a perceived wrongdoing or harm caused by the defendant. The plaintiff is responsible for presenting evidence and arguments to support their claim and convince the court to rule in their favor.

Question 2 of 5

Identify the third step in the MORAL decision-making model.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: MORAL is an acronym - M, Massage the dilemma; O, Outline the options; R, Resolve the dilemma; A, Act by applying the chosen option; L, Look back and evaluate.

Question 3 of 5

The nurses' obligations in ethical decisions include which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Respecting patient confidentiality is a key obligation in ethical decisions, as it upholds a basic patient right. The nurse's role includes advocacy, using ethics committees, and improving decision-making, but confidentiality is fundamental. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format by selecting one key option.)

Question 4 of 5

The nurse knows that a provider with type 1 diabetes became hypoglycemic while performing a bedside thoracentesis. The provider resisted assistance and finished the procedure despite being impaired. The nurse is upset by the provider's behavior. This is an example of nursing ethics.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This example involves the provider's ethical behavior, but it also relates to nursing ethics as the nurse has a duty to report impaired practice, reflecting both perspectives.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has expressed religious beliefs that conflict with their medical treatment plan.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nurses have an ethical responsibility to provide culturally competent care, which includes respecting their clients' religious beliefs and values.

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