RGP1_Task_2.docx RGP1-Task 2: Ethical Principal Application Western Governors University A1. Response to Scenario: In this scenario I would first have to take a moment to fully grasp what Mr. Newcomb has asked me.
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RGP1_Task_2.docx RGP1-Task 2: Ethical Principal Application Western Governors University A1. Response to Scenario: In this scenario I would first have to take a moment to fully grasp what Mr. Newcomb has asked me. After thinking the request over, I would let him know that it is his life, and I am not here to judge. That being said I would also have to inform him that I wouldnt lie to his wife, and if he wanted to arrange a time to have his mistress visit, he would have to arrange that on his own. A2. Application of Patient Principles: The principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice are applied to this scenario as follows. Beneficence in general is to promote goodness, kindness, and charity (Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. 2019). By not judging Mr. Newcomb and informing him his mistress could visit without having to worry about me telling his wife, I am promoting beneficence. Non-maleficence is similar to beneficence but is a term that means not to inflict harm. By an ethical standpoint I am applying non-maleficence by not harming Mr. Newcombs relationship with his wife. If I informed Mrs. Newcomb that her husband had his mistress visiting, I could cause heartache and more grief to a dying patient and his wifes life. According to Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. Autonomy is defined as a concept that people are free to form their own judgements and whatever actions they choose. They are self-determining agents, entitled to determine their own destiny. As a nurse, promoting a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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