Assault and Battery in Healthcare Ethics
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What is a key distinction between assault and battery?

  • Assault is a medical condition, while battery is a nursing concept.
  • Assault is a criminal offense, while battery is a tort.
  • Assault is the act of causing harm, while battery is the threat of harm.
  • Assault is a threat of harm, while battery is the act of causing harm. (correct)
  • What is the primary principle of beneficence in nursing?

  • Making decisions for the client without their consent.
  • Providing only the necessary care required.
  • Respecting the client's autonomy.
  • Minimizing harm and practicing in a way that benefits the client. (correct)
  • What is a potential cause of urinary retention?

  • Prostate enlargement. (correct)
  • Urinary hesitancy.
  • Urinary frequency.
  • Urinary leakage condition.
  • What is the primary obligation of autonomy in nursing?

    <p>Respecting the client's right to refuse care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of urinary retention?

    <p>Pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of urinary retention?

    <p>Can be either acute or chronic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of urinary retention in males?

    <p>Enlarged prostate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a urine culture?

    <p>To evaluate the presence of bacteria and yeast in the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse ask the client about before obtaining a urine specimen?

    <p>Their use of antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fat is found in full-fat dairy products?

    <p>Saturated fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a feeding technique that involves bending the chin to the chest?

    <p>To facilitate swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a full liquid diet and a clear liquid diet?

    <p>The type of foods allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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