Which of the following statement is NOT true about nonmaleficence?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statement is NOT true about nonmaleficence?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nonmaleficence avoids harm (A), is ethical (B), applies broadly (D) 'always prevents all harm' (C) isn't true, as some harm (e.g., injections) is unavoidable, per ethics. It aims to minimize, not eliminate, harm. C's absolute prevention contradicts practical care realities, making it the untrue statement.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse threatened to force Mr. Gary to take meds. This is an example of?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Threatening to force meds is assault (A) intentional threat, per law. Battery (B) touch, negligence (C) lapse, malpractice (D) breach not threat-specific. A fits the nurse's menacing act toward Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse ensured Mr. Gary's meds were given on time. This is an example of?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ensuring timely meds is responsibility (A) task duty, per definition. Accountability (B) answerability, literacy (C) understanding, coordination (D) organization not task-specific. A fits the nurse's obligation to Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Question 4 of 5

Mr. Gary relied on the nurse for honest care. This is an example of?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Relying on honest care is trust (A) confidence in bond, per definition. Sympathy (B) pity, literacy (C) understanding, coordination (D) organization not trust-specific. A fits Mr. Gary's faith in the nurse, making it correct.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse recorded Mr. Gary's vitals in his chart. This is an example of?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recording vitals is documentation (A) care record, per definition. Precautions (B) safety, policy (C) rules, education (D) teaching not record-specific. A fits the nurse's accurate logging for Mr. Gary, making it correct.

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