Ethical Practice in Nursing: A Case Study on Patient Brenga's Care

This case study analyzes the ethical considerations in the care of Brenga, a 65-year-old Aboriginal woman who is apprehensive about receiving healthcare due to concerns about cultural respect. The analysis highlights the nurses' efforts to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and respect for Brenga's cultural background. The nurses successfully incorporated ethical principles such as autonomy, non-maleficence, and justice, ensuring Brenga's informed consent and providing culturally competent care. The case demonstrates the importance of interprofessional collaboration and effective communication, involving both Brenga and her family in decision-making. The nurses' adherence to NMBA standards and their ability to address Brenga's fears and anxieties showcase the significance of ethical practice in delivering high-quality healthcare. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting patient preferences and traditions to foster a supportive and compliant environment. The case study underscores the application of ethical principles in a real-world scenario, demonstrating the successful integration of ethical practices within a healthcare setting.

Poster:
Patient is 65 years old and is
called Brenga. She is of
aboriginal origin that had faced
a fall in the garden. His son and
daughter had brought her to the
healthcare center in law. She
does not want to take service, as
she is fearful that her culture
would not be provided
importance and that she would
be disrespected. She was fearful
and anxious
Ethical:
 Therapeutic relationship
development was provided
importance
 Justice was maintained by
providing her fair treatment
without discriminating her
with non natives
 Autonomy was maintained and
treatment was initiated only
after she provided informed
consent
 Non-maleficence was
maintained as mental pressure
on her was not created by
forcing interventions on her
without her consent (Erickson,
2015)
 Nurses had tried their
best to develop trust in
the relationship with
Brenga and so she could
rely on them with their
privacy, confidentially
and personal information
(Sargeant et al., 2015).
 Empathy and
understanding were very
important factors that
helped in developing
emotional attachment
with the client
 Professionals recognized
the inherent dignity,
uniqueness as well as
worth of the patient.
 Nurses should did not
exploit this power in an
irresponsible manner
 The junior as well as
senior nurses were able
to collaborate
successfully with each
other and with successful
team working skills and
effective communication,
high quality care was
provided to the patient
(Shaw et al., 2015).
 Both the patient as well
as the family members
was equally incorporated
in team working and
decision making that
made them feel that they
were respected, included
and empowered in the
care intervention that
was provided.
Brenga was an
aboriginal lady who
was not in support of
western education.
This may be due to
the feeling that her
culture would not be
respected and that
she would be
discriminated.
WERE THE NURSES
SUCCESSFUL IN
THEIR ATTEMPT?
 The
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