Management of Care Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a client with an advance directive and is focused on ethical conflict scenario 7. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
2. B. Advocate for the client and use ethics resources when values conflict.
3. C. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
4. D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.

Correct Answer

B. Advocate for the client and use ethics resources when values conflict.

Explanation

The priority action for ethical conflict is to advocate for the client and use ethics resources when values conflict. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Management of Care
• Objective: ethical conflict

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