A nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client on a behavioral health unit.

Exhibits

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to first

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Rationale:

A. Withholding a dose of narcotic pain medication when there is respiratory depression aligns with nonmaleficence, as it prevents further harm by not exacerbating the client's respiratory issues.

B. Discussing advance directives is important but is more related to autonomy and respect for the client’s wishes rather than nonmaleficence.

C. Providing comfort care is a supportive measure but does not specifically address nonmaleficence in terms of preventing harm.

D. Allowing unlimited visitation respects family wishes but does not directly relate to the principle of nonmaleficence regarding the client’s immediate medical needs.

Rationale:

A. "Whether or not I am a good lover is irrelevant." does not directly address the inappropriate nature of the comment.

B. "Let's talk about something else." avoids the issue without addressing the inappropriateness of the behavior.

C. "You need to lower your voice. Others can hear you." addresses the volume but not the content of the comment.

D. "Speaking to me like that makes me uncomfortable." directly addresses the inappropriate behavior and communicates the impact on the nurse, which is the most appropriate response.