What would you do in this scenario?

Using the provided case scenario, you will be required to think about how ethical concepts can be used to make clinical decisions and explore the differences in personal and professional beliefs. You will develop personalized stress management plans that rely on the use of adaptive coping strategies to ensure personal health and well-being.

SCENARIO

You have been working as a nurse in the adult oncology unit for the past year. You have developed a close relationship with many of your patients, but Mr. Newcomb has a special place in your heart. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has undergone aggressive chemotherapy. Each day his wife has come to the unit to be with her husband. They have been married for over 40 years and share a deep love.

Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb have made the decision to no longer continue with treatment and have decided that hospice care is needed. Over the past few days, you have watched Mr. Newcomb’s health decline, and you can tell from your experience that he does not have much time left to live. Mr. Newcomb has been very open about discussing his death, and you have had the opportunity to learn about his life and the legacy he will leave behind.

While you are completing your rounds, you stop in Mr. Newcomb’s room to see how he is doing. You ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” Mr. Newcomb has rarely asked for anything, but today he has one request. Mr. Newcomb states, “Before I die, I would like to see my mistress one more time. Mrs. Newcomb is always here. Do you think you could tell her that I will be busy for a few hours tomorrow so I can make arrangements to see my mistress one more time?”

Reflect on the following questions before you begin working on this task:

What would you do in this scenario?
How can your knowledge of ethical principles be utilized to determine your response to Mr. Newcomb?
How would this affect you as a nurse and direct provider of care for Mr. Newcomb

A.) Summarize how the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice apply to the scenario by doing the following:
1. Describe how you would respond to Mr. Newcomb’s request.
2. Evaluate how you applied the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice to the scenario.
3. Examine how personal beliefs and values influenced your response to the scenario.
4. Describe three strategies to promote self-care.
B.) Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
C304 Task 2 RUBRIC
A1:A1. RESPONSE TO SCENARIO
COMPETENT The description of how the candidate would respond to Mr. Newcomb’s request is relevant.
A2:A2. APPLICATION OF PATIENT PRINCIPLES
COMPETENT The evaluation accurately addresses how the candidate applied the given principles to the scenario and is supported.
A3:A3. PERSONAL BELIEFS AND VALUES
COMPETENT The examination of how personal beliefs and values influenced the candidate’s response to the clinical scenario is relevant and supported.
A4:A4. PROMOTING SELF-CARE STRATEGIES
COMPETENT The description of three strategies to promote self-care is relevant.
B:B. SOURCES
COMPETENT The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
C:C. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMPETENT Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.