Asked by America Ramirez on Mar 10, 2024
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A 73-year-old patient with hypertension is awaiting a triple cardiac bypass surgery.The patient is hard of hearing and did not understand what the surgeon said regarding the surgery.The daughter is concerned that the patient does not understand the risks of the surgery.If not clarified,this would be a violation of what principle?
A) Autonomy
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence
Triple Cardiac Bypass
A surgical procedure that creates three new paths around blocked arteries to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
Hard of Hearing
Having partial hearing loss, where there is difficulty in hearing standard speech, especially in noisy situations, but not deafness.
Violation
An act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, agreement, or a law.
- Understand the importance of obtaining informed consent in the care of patients.
Verified Answer
EA
Elliott AliffMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Autonomy refers to a person's independence.As a principle in bioethics,autonomy represents an agreement to respect a patient's right to determine a course of action.Justice refers to the principle of fairness: fair treatment and fair distribution of health care resources.Fidelity refers to the agreement to keep promises and is based on the virtue of caring.Nonmaleficence is actively seeking to do no harm.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of obtaining informed consent in the care of patients.
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