Managed Care Nursing

Category - Patient Issues

The nurse provides a consent form for a patient to sign before a surgical procedure. Prior to the patient signing the nurse reads the entire consent for to the patient, clearly states risks, clarifies difficult terms and answers all questions. The nurse also has the patient “teach back” to ensure understanding.

Which of the following best describes the actions in this scenario?
  1. Autonomy
  2. Justice
  3. Veracity
  4. Beneficence
  5. Malfeasance
Explanation
Answer: D-Beneficence is the term that best describes these actions. The actions represent this term through doing what is in the best interests of the patient, provide support, and prevent harm.
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