Scenario:A 55-year-old patient with a severe respiratory inf…

Scenario:A 55-year-old patient with a severe respiratory infection is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The patient is intubated and unable to speak. The patient’s spouse asks the nurse about the prognosis and treatment options. The patient had previously expressed a desire to refuse intubation and aggressive life-sustaining treatments to their primary care physician (PCP) during an office visit two weeks ago, but this was never formally documented in the current hospital chart or in an advance directive. The physician is planning to perform an additional, more invasive procedure. The nurse is aware of the patient’s previously stated wishes. Question:Based on the ethical principles of nursing, which actions should the nurse take in this situation? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a patient on a medical unit who has be…

A nurse is caring for a patient on a medical unit who has been in the hospital for several weeks. To promote the patient’s well-being, the nurse assists the patient to a chair by the window for a change of scenery. This action is an example of which ethical principle?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a highly contagious…

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection. A colleague who is not involved in the patient’s care asks the nurse for details about the patient’s diagnosis. The nurse refuses to provide the information. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding?