ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Non-maleficence. Non-maleficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes the duty to do no harm to the patient. In this scenario, the nurse should prioritize the relief of the client's pain and suffering, thereby upholding the principle of non-maleficence. Administering the opioid pain medication as prescribed would be in the best interest of the client to alleviate their pain and improve their quality of life without intending harm.
Choice A (Utilitarianism) focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number and may not directly address the individual client's well-being in this specific scenario.
Choices C (Fidelity) and D (Veracity) are not directly related to the nurse's decision to administer pain medication in this context.
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