Ch 23 part 2

The nurse notes that an advance directive is in the client's medical record. Which of the following statements represents the best description of guidelines a nurse would follow in this case?

Reflects decisions made by administrative bodies such as State Boards of Nursing when they pass rules and regulations. And example of a this law: The duty to report incompetent or unethical nursing conduct to the State Board of Nursing.

Results from judicial decisions made in courts when individual legal cases are decided. Examples of this law include informed consent and the
client’s right to refuse treatment. The most common instances of this
law that the nurse will encounter involve negligence and malpractice

Prevents harm to society and provides punishment for crimes

Protects the rights of individual persons within our society and encourages fair and equitable treatment among people. Usually, violations of this law
cause harm to an individual or property. The damages for this law law involved the payment of money, unlike criminal laws which can result in
imprisonment.

law is created by elected legislatures, such as the state legislature that defines the Nurse Practice Act (NPA).

Alerts a client to a condition that is not yet evident but that is certain to develop in the future. Knowing you could develop a
debilitating disease has benefits and detriments

are statutes created and enacted by the legislature of each state to ensure public safety

Failure to obtain consent in situations other than emergencies will possible result in a claim of ?

requires health care institutions to provide written information to clients concerning the clients’ rights under state law to make decisions, including the right to refuse treatment and formulate advance
directives;