week 5 assignment

An older man brought his wife to the Emergency Department after she complained all evening of having heartburn. The physician determined the wife had suffered a massive heart attack and initiated orders for admission. He told the husband that her condition was grave because the heart attack damaged most of the heart muscle. The physician showed the husband a do not resuscitate form, pointing out what they could do for his wife. The nurse had the husband sign the forms and told him that his wife would be sent to the intensive care unit. The husband stayed with the wife after she was admitted to the intensive care unit. After 2 hours, the wife told him, “I’m really not feeling very good.” The husband yelled for help and two nurses came into the room. One of the nurses held his wifes hand saying that it will be ok. At this point, the husband became irritated, telling them to do something to save her. The nurse sat with him and showed him the DNR form. I can’t read what it says without my glasses.” Confused, the husband said, “I thought it was telling me what they would do for her, not that they wouldn’t do anything to save her.”

1. The International Code for Nurses states, “The fundamental responsibility of the nurse is fourfoldto promote health, to prevent illness, to restore health, and to alleviate suffering.” Did the nurses in this scenario follow the code for nurses in caring for the wife? Explain.
2. Did the nurses in this scenario follow the code statement in caring for the husband? Was it their responsibility to include the husband in the care provided for the wife? Provide details and reference to support your answer.
3. How does veracity, the duty to tell the truth, apply to this scenario? Was it overlooked in the care given to the husband and/or wife? Were there additional actions that should have been taken? Provide a reference to support your response.
4. You are part of a group of nurses who are asked to evaluate the ethical reasoning involved in the situation. You are asked to review the facts, identify the ethical issues, and consider possible courses of action and related outcomes. Based on information from the ethical chapter in the Nursing Today textbook, describe how you would evaluate the scenario. Provide a reference with page numbers to support your response.

respond to each of these questions. it has to be At least 100 words and no more than 500 words. Font used is Times New Roman 12 pt. 1-inch margins and double-spaced. need to include in test citations and reference page. It has to be APA format. I have attached the book needed to reference this assignment.