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. A client who is 4 days postpartum and has mastitis should be assessed, but this condition is less acute compared to the others.

B. A client who had a bilateral tubal ligation 12 hr previously requires post-operative monitoring, but this is less urgent than the client with an ectopic pregnancy.

C. A client admitted 1 hr ago for an ectopic pregnancy is the priority as this condition can be life-threatening and requires immediate assessment.

D. A client who is 1 day postpartum after a late-term miscarriage requires care, but the immediacy is less than that of the ectopic pregnancy client.

A. Nonmaleficence: By completing a critical care and emergency nursing course before transferring to the ICU, the nurse is ensuring they are adequately prepared to care for critically ill clients. This action minimizes the risk of harm caused by a lack of knowledge or skill, demonstrating adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence.

B. Veracity: Veracity refers to truthfulness and honesty in interactions with clients and colleagues. While important, this scenario does not focus on providing truthful information.

C. Autonomy: Autonomy refers to respecting a client's right to make decisions about their care. This scenario does not involve supporting or promoting client decision-making.

D. Fidelity: Fidelity refers to being faithful to commitments and promises made to clients or the profession. While the nurse is demonstrating professional responsibility, this scenario aligns more closely with nonmaleficence than fidelity.