Ethical Dilemma Scenario #3 PDF

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Name: ___________ 543-114 Nursing Management and Professional Concepts Ethical Dilemmas Scenario #3 Class Activity Scenario 3 Melinda RN, a new nurse, is assigned to work on the post critical care unit (PCU) tonight. Three RNs, as well as the unit secretary for this shift, have called in sick. The unit is typically short-staffed without people calling in. At present, each RN has nine high-acuity patients each for primary care, must process their own orders, and must answer the phones. Staffing has been very similar for several days. Loretta, a 72 year old patient, is confused and disoriented. As a result of repeatedly climbing out of bed over the side rails, the nurses have placed her in a vest restraint safety device to prevent a patient fall. When Melinda enters the room, the patient is begging to be untied. After a discussion with the patient, Melinda believes that she would not climb out of bed if staff responded to the patient promptly. She does demonstrate the ability to ring the call light correctly. What should the nurse do next? 1. Describe 2 essential nursing values that are involved in this scenario with your rationale. a. .

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2. From the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, relate 2 Standards and describe how they relate. a. .

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3. Which Ethical Principle do you feel is most important in this case scenario and why?...