For the nurse providing care for a neonate, which are considered acts

QUESTION

For the nurse providing care for a neonate, which are considered acts of beneficence? Select all that apply.

1. Giving report to the nightshift nurse before leaving
2. Updating the rounding care provider on the client’s status
3. Making sure the infant’s diaper is changed frequently
4. Checking in with the mother “rooming in” just before discharge
5. Allowing the parents to stay at the bedside after visiting hours ended

ANSWER:

Answer: 3; 4; 5

Rationale:

• Giving report to the nightshift nurse before leaving: This is a nursing responsibility but not an act of beneficence, since it is not performed specifically to help the client.
• Updating the rounding care provider on the client’s status: This is a nursing responsibility but not an act of beneficence, since it is not performed specifically to help the client.
• Making sure the infant’s diaper is changed frequently: As this act specifically helps the client, this is an act of beneficence.
• Checking in with the mother “rooming in” just before discharge: This is an example of beneficence, since this directly benefits the client.
• Allowing the parents to stay at the bedside after visiting hours ended: This is an act of beneficence, since having parents at the bedside will directly benefit the client.