Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Autonomy
A
Registered Nurses’ ability to think critically and take actions related to a patient’s care.
2
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Beneficence
A
To do good;
kindness and charity, which requires action on the part of the nurse to benefit others.
Example: holding a dying patient’s hand.
3
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Fidelity
A
keeping ones promise; fafilling commitments made to oneself and others
4
Q
Justice
A
Treating all clients fairly
5
Q
nonmaleficence
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nurses must do no harm intentionally; must protect clients from danger when they cant do it themselves.
6
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accountability
A
taking responsibility for ones action
7
Q
veracity
A
telling the truth as a fundamental part of building a trusting relationship
