ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A terminal patient asks the nurse if he could be given a deliberate overdose of medication that would "end this." According to the Code for Nurses,the nurse's most ethical response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: I cannot ethically give you a deliberate overdose. As per the Code for Nurses, it is against ethical standards to intentionally administer a deliberate overdose of medication to end a patient's life. This response upholds the principle of nonmaleficence, which means to do no harm. Providing a deliberate overdose would be considered an act of harm and goes against the nurse's duty to promote the patient's well-being.
Choice A is incorrect because it deflects the responsibility from the nurse and does not address the ethical issue at hand.
Choice B is incorrect as it delays addressing the ethical dilemma.
Choice D is incorrect as it suggests seeking an order for a drug that would be used for ending the patient's life, which is also ethically wrong.
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