An elderly man presents himself to the ER. He has contractures and paralysis of his left hand and is aphasic. Upon questioning, he removes his left shoe and points to his big toe. The nurse is unable to gather additional information from him because of his difficulty in communicating She asks if someone is accompanying him, He shakes his head. The nurse asks him how he came to the hospital, He shows her a driver's license. Subsequently the nurse leaves the room and returns a few minutes later to find that the patient has left the hospital having received no care. 1. What are the ethical implications in this situation? 2. What ethical principles are involved? 3. Should the nurse locate the patient and ensure that he is not endangering himiself or others by driving? Would this be a breach of confidentiality? Autonomy? 4. How does the nurse express fidelity in this situation?

An elderly man presents himself to the ER. He has contractures and paralysis of his left hand and is aphasic. Upon questioning, he removes his left shoe and points to his big toe. The nurse is unable to gather additional information from him because of his difficulty in communicating She asks if someone is accompanying him, He shakes his head. The nurse asks him how he came to the hospital, He shows her a driver's license. Subsequently the nurse leaves the room and returns a few minutes later to find that the patient has left the hospital having received no care. 1. What are the ethical implications in this situation? 2. What ethical principles are involved? 3. Should the nurse locate the patient and ensure that he is not endangering himiself or others by driving? Would this be a breach of confidentiality? Autonomy? 4. How does the nurse express fidelity in this situation?

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Chapter10: The Nervous System And Mental Health

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