Class 5 (02|08|22) Current and emerging trends and issues - Life-threatening and critical illness Flashcards
How does one acquire compassion fatigue?
What are its characteristics?
involves changes in behavior and emotions after witnessing another person’s trauma
is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment
What are the 7 nursing values and ethical responsibilities?
Providing Safe, Compassionate, Competent and Ethical Care
Promoting Health and Well-Being
Promoting and Respecting Informed Decision-Making
Honouring Dignity
Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality
Promoting Justice
Being Accountable
What causes moral distress?
How is it characterized?
arises when nurses are unable to act according to their moral judgment
Feel they know the right thing to do, but system structures or personal limitations make it nearly impossible to pursue the right course of action
A nurse may then become apathetic or disengaged to the point of being unkind, non-compassionate or even cruel to other health-care providers and persons receiving care. ethical (or moral) distress.
