Entries by John

Utilitarianism

Act utilitarianism Individual Relativism General utilitarianism Virtue Ethics Rule utilitarianism Preference Utilitarianism Custom Ethics Truth Ethics Ethical relativism Kantian ethics Match the ethical theory with the duty to tell the truth: An ethical theory holds that we should always tell the truth. An ethical theory holds that society determines if we have a duty to […]

Hysterectomy

Actions for Discussion 3.2: Hysterectomy Locked after Monday, April 17, 2017 12:00 AM MDT. Must post first. Chapter 8. Scenario (based on a real Texas case): A woman with pelvic pain eventually underwent a hysterectomy by her gynecologist, which was successful and relieved the woman’s pain. However, later the patient complained of mild incontinence. The […]

Male Patient

Actions for Discussion 2.4: Male Patient Locked after Monday, April 10, 2017 12:00 AM MDT. Must post first. Scenario (based on a real Georgia case): A male patient underwent a surgical procedure at a hospital to insert a sheath into an artery of his groin. A nurse employee of the hospital was instructed to attend […]

Do research to compare the costs of food in your community. How much is white bread vs. wheat bread? How about fresh vegetables vs. canned vegetables?

According to Ferris and Stein (2014) a food desert is a community in which the residents have little to no access to fresh, affordable, healthy foods. Most food deserts are located in densely populated, urban areas that may have convenience stores and fast-food restaurants, but no grocery stores or other outlets for fresh fruits, vegetables, […]