A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experie…

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experiencing severe pain. The provider orders an opioid analgesic, but the nurse is concerned about the patient developing a potential opioid dependency. What action best demonstrates the nurse’s adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence?

A patient has been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer…

A patient has been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer on the oncology unit. The nurse approaches the patient to provide support. The patient states, “this is just not true. I want a second opinion. Look at me? I am feeling great! I am not dying.” What stage of grief is the patient experiencing?

A patient has recently been diagnosed with cancer and confid…

A patient has recently been diagnosed with cancer and confides in the nurse, expressing concerns about the diagnosis being shared with family members. The nurse assures the patient that the information will remain confidential. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the ethical principle of fidelity?

A 16-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by a parent w…

A 16-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by a parent who states, “My child has been saying they feel like they were born in the wrong body and wants to be called by a different name.” The patient appears withdrawn during the conversation. Which is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A 45-year-old male patient is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) f…

A 45-year-old male patient is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for short-term management of insomnia. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports episodes of sleepwalking and performing activities he does not remember the next morning. What is the nurse’s priority action?