Question

a nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with cancer who is reporting severe pain. which action should the nurse take to demonstrate the principle of beneficence? answers: a - d a avoid discussing the potential pain associated with the cancer. b explain to the client that cancer can cause significant pain. c offer to get the client whatever they want from the dinner menu. d request a prescription for pain medication from the provider.

Explanation:

The principle of beneficence in nursing is about taking actions that promote the well - being of the patient. A newly diagnosed cancer patient with severe pain needs pain relief. Option A does not address the pain, option B is just an explanation and not a direct action for pain relief, option C is about food and not pain management. Option D, requesting a pain medication prescription, directly aims to relieve the patient's pain and is an action that promotes the patient's well - being.

Answer:

D. Request a prescription for pain medication from the provider.