Ethics of Care Theory and Phases of Caring

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According to the text, nutritional care must be exercised with attentiveness, responsibility, competence, responsiveness, and solidarity.

True (A)

The text suggests that prescribing nutrition interventions only involves providing food that the patient cannot or will not eat.

False (B)

According to the Ethics of Care, when taking care of someone, it only concerns supplying treatment to alleviate or cure the physical condition.

False (B)

Nutritional therapy is capable of curing or preventing malnutrition but does not support basic nutrient feeding essential to survival, according to the text.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text implies that ethically, the best decision for the patient may include the decision not to feed under certain circumstances.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ethics of Care places the phenomenon of care at the center of ethical reflection.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ethics of Care consists of four phases of caring.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traditional moral theories, such as utilitarianism and deontology, are based on the primacy of vulnerability.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ethics of care emphasizes the notion of autonomy over vulnerability.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malnourished patients do not face vulnerability related to the possibility of losing life.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nutritional Care Principles

Nutritional care requires attentiveness, responsibility, competence, responsiveness, and solidarity.

Ethical Feeding Decisions

Ethically, decisions may include not feeding if it aligns with patient's best interests and circumstances.

Ethics of Care Focus

Places care at the center of ethical consideration.

Traditional Moral Theories Basis

Traditional theories emphasize logical rules, not the primary vulnerabilities.

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Vulnerability of Malnourished Patients

Malnourished patients are vulnerable due to the risk of life-threatening complications.

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