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1. Please make a reply to this student post adding something extra of
Please make a reply to this student post adding something extra of what the student already
did. APA references and less than 20 % similarityIllegal and unethical- Based on both the
utilitarianism principle and deontological theories, abortion is unethical as it involves the
destruction of life.Legal but unethical – Healthcare professionals are expected to try all
means possible to save a patient’s life.Legal and ethicalIllegal and unethical – The action
amounts to stealing and irresponsible use of one’s capacity2Deontological theories and
utilitarianism are two opposites. Deontological theories hold that the morality of an action
should be determined by whether it is right or wrong under a series of rules rather that
basing on the consequences the action causes (Tappen et al., 2004). On the other hand,
utilitarianism is a principle of the consequentialism approach that holds that the morality of
an action is determined by consequences with actions that maximize happiness and well-
being considered morally right.3While disclosing information about poor prognosis to a
patient maybe have, the patient is legally entitled. I think it is necessary as the information
will help the client make decisions about his/her treatment and potentially end of life
care.4The law requires that patients have the right to know the truth about their treatment
regardless of whether they are good or bad news. However, requests of nondisclosure from
family members is often done when patients have unlimited capacity to make decision
(Levine et al., 2017). As such, I think it is irresponsible of the health-care professional to
disclose such information if the family requests as it may have negative consequences on
the patient treatment especially if they have no sound judgment.5In this case, the nurse
illegally acquires prescription drugs by impersonating another worker. This is both an
unethical and illegal act requiring a response from both aspects. Therefore, I would first
approach the nurse and advise them to avoid such actions as they would lead to legal
consequences. Seeing that the nurse took narcotics, there might be a problem of drug abuse.
As such, a responsible person should also seek to understand the underlying factors to the
challenge. Finally, I would advise the other nurse to change their password to avoid such
mistakes in the future.6Removing dressing and saline using a patient’s identification
number is wrong. Based on Deontological theories, an action is wrong regardless of the end
results if it is against the established set of rules (Tappen et al., 2004). As such, I would stop
her and request that she brings her child in the hospital, acquire a number and get the
dressing and saline using the standard procedure.7Patients have a right to be told that they
are at the end of their lives. Informing the patient that they will die is important as it will
help them make decisions on end of life care. However, it is also necessary to choose words

2. proper when disclosing this information. Also, Lee & Sörensen, (2019), recommends that
the disclosure about death and making decisions on end of life care should be done in the
presence of family members.8A patient has a right to be given information about treatment,
I would tell the patients about the medication. Hydromorphone is an opioid given to
patients with severe pain when other medications have failed (Walsh et al., 2017). I would
also include the fact that as an opioid, the drug is highly addictive and discourage the
patient against using it unless when extremely necessary.ReferencesLee, J. E., & Sörensen, S.
(2019). FUTURE CARE PLANNING AND END-OF-LIFE CARE DECISION MAKING:
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES.Innovation in Aging,3(Supplement_1), S425-
S425.Levine, D. R., Johnson, L. M., & Baker, J. N. (2017). Navigating nondisclosure requests in
pediatrics: Honesty and sensitivity are transcultural practices.JAMA pediatrics,171(11),
1044-1045.Tappen, R. M., Weiss, S. A., Whitehead, D. K., & Fletcher, M. (2004). Essentials of
nursing leadership and management.Walsh, S. L., Comer, S. D., Lofwall, M. R., Vince, B., Levy-
Cooperman, N., Kelsh, D., … & Sheldon, B. (2017). Effect of buprenorphine weekly depot
(CAM2038) and hydromorphone blockade in individuals with opioid use disorder: a
randomized clinical trial.JAMA psychiatry,74(9), 894-902.Expert Solution
PreviewIntroduction:As a medical professor responsible for creating college assignments
and providing feedback to medical college students, I would like to add some extra
information to the student’s post.1. Illegal and unethical- While the student correctly
identifies that abortion is both illegal and unethical, it is important to note that there are
situations where it may be necessary to save the life or health of the mother. In such cases,
the decision should be made with the guidance of medical professionals and in accordance
with local laws and regulations.2. Deontological theories and utilitarianism are two
different ethical frameworks that have their strengths and weaknesses. It is essential to
understand and analyze the implications of decisions made based on each theory before
making recommendations.3. The student’s response to disclosing poor prognosis
information to a patient is correct. However, it is important to note that such disclosures
should be made in a compassionate and empathetic manner that takes into account the
patient’s emotional state and beliefs.4. The student raises an essential ethical dilemma in
regards to disclosing information to a patient when the family members request non-
disclosure. It is essential to engage in collaborative decision-making with the family
members, the patient, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the patient receives
high-quality care and that their autonomy and dignity are respected.5. The student rightly
identifies that the nurse’s actions of acquiring prescription drugs by impersonating another
worker is both unethical and illegal. It is essential to address the underlying factors causing
the nurse to improperly seek narcotics and provide appropriate interventions that support
education, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse disorders.6. The student’s
response to a nurse who removes dressing and saline using a patient’s identification
number is correct. It is important to follow established nursing standards and protocols to
prevent errors that could harm patients.7. The student’s response to informing patients of
their end-of-life care is accurate. The family members’ presence and openness in
communication help patients cope, reduce anxiety and improve their quality of life.8. The
student’s recommendation regarding informing the patient about the risks and benefits of

3. hydromorphone use is crucial. Educating patients on the need for opioid stewardship and
controlled substance diversion prevention measures is essential in reducing the increasing
rates of opioid-related deaths and injuries.#reply #student #post #adding #extra