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Foreward- Outlining the Ethical Tension In 2008, Donna went into the ER with abdominal pain, where she further required a laparotomy. She went to sleep while the anaesthesiologist was there and woke up thinking the surgery was complete. She then heard the surgeon say â€Å"scalpel please† and she knew it was not over. She began to panic and heard the people in the room notice her heart rate going up. She also heard the surgeon order that the anaesthesiologist come back. When he did, he pushed more medication through the IV but nothing happened. She remained awake through the entire procedure. Donna describes the cutting and shifting of organs she felt during the procedure as painful. She describes herself as traumatized and saying her mental†¦show more content†¦For situations of anesthesia awareness, distress and violation are common ethical scenarios. Should the nurse find themselves in a scenario involving anesthesia awareness, please follow the steps outlined in this guideline as follows; Provide comfort and support Information gathering Inform physician and team members involved Check institution policies Confirm experience with patient and family and document Referral to appropriate support programs such as counseling Evaluate institution policy (make suggestions) Section 1: Provide Comfort and Support Evidence based literature- The CNA Code of Ethics (2008) states that nurses need to maintain patient dignity by providing comfort and listening to the client and support a climate of trust. If you don’t adhere to all of the principles in the Code of Ethics, there is the potential to violate the first step of patient comfort and support for a client who has experienced anesthesia awareness. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO, 2009) also state that for the ethical values of the client to be upheld, the nurse must advocate for client well-being, respect for life and truthfulness. Reflection- The nursing fundamental of therapeutic communication relies on the nurse to build rapport and support the client when they are explaining their experiences and realities. It is the duty of the nurse to placeShow MoreRelatedThe Case of the Wayward Water: Drinking Water Getting Tainted with Fracking Fluid1445 Words   |  6 Pageslocal and national communities. These requests for analysis can provide interesting ethical questions for those asked to prepare the reports. The dilemma you are about to answer will explore some of those ethical questions. My name is Rian Brown, and as you work through this simulation, Ill be your Ethics Coach. In addition, you can find hints by clicking the book icon at the top of each page. 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