Case Study 2 mon the falt and identified as high risk for falls due to history of three falls in ins the the posphe to override his wishes about independent ami The following ethical issues are associated with Mr. H.'s desire to walk independently: (alland more serious izations increases the risk of pneumonia, pressure deep vein thrombosis. Hospital staff should benefits and risks. device to monitor his movements, and he views these as - Hospital staff cannot provide extra attention to help Mr. H. walk if it takes away from limited resources for a violation of his rights. addressing needs of other patients. - Hospital staff have the duty to protect Mr. H. from - Beneficence themselves from liability, including lawsuits. tother injuries due to falls. - Hospital staff cite data about inpatient falls as the most commonly reported adverse event in hospitals. and physical therapist. The following plan is initiated: - Mr. H. is allowed to walk in his room as long as he uses - Mr. H. participates in group exercise sessions on days when physical therapist and left at his he is not actively receiving chemotherapy. - Mr. H.'s daughter walks with him in the hallways during her \begin{tabular}{ll} THINK LIKE A NUR SE \\ \hline - How would ethical decision making differ if Mr. H - What are examples of other health care situations that \\ are similar to this one? \end{tabular} lived by himself in his own home? - If Mr. H. has a diagnosis of dementia, would this alter - What situation.