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1
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A person questions why morality in practice is necessary

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moral indifference

2
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Duty to tell the truth

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veracity

3
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The process by which a client gives written permission for a treatment or procedure to be performed

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informed consent

4
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Client’s ability to make their own choices and decisions

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autonomy

5
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Decision making that provides the greatest good for the greatest number

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utilitarianism

6
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A person witnesses an immoral act but feels powerless to stop it

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moral outrage

7
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HIPAA, ADA, and the uniform anatomical gift act are examples of this

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federal regulations

8
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Compares the relative weights of goals, duties, and rights

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intuitionist reasoning

9
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These define and limit the practice of nursing in each state

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nurse practice acts

10
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Health care providers are legally required to report these

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abuse and communicable diseases

11
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Seeks fairness in matters related to care and use of resources

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justice

12
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Unsure about application or moral principles or values

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moral uncertainty and conflict

13
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Communicates a client’s wishes regarding end of life care

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advanced directives

14
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Utilitarian ethical theory is also referred to as

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teleological theory

15
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The laws and rules governing nursing practice in a certain state

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statutory law

16
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Based on the premise that individuals have basic inherent rights that should not be interfered with

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rights-based reasoning

17
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Organization constraints make it difficult to do what is right

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moral distress

18
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Avoid causing harm

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non-maleficence

19
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Keep privileged information private

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confidentiality

20
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The main problem affecting nurses; a threat to nurses integrity

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moral distress

21
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Most malpractice cases are an example of this type of law

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tort law

22
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Health care providers are legally required to report these

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abuse and communicable diseases

23
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Uses both duty-based and rights-based reasoning

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deontological ethical theory

24
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Protects providers who provide emergency assistance outside of their workplace

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Good Samaritan laws

25
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The failure of a person with professional training to act in a manner that is reasonable and prudent

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professional negligence or malpractice