A Patient Is Considering Inconclusive Evidence on Both Sides of Medical

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is considering inconclusive evidence on both sides of medical choice and is questioning which choice to make. The nurse understands which of the following?

• A) Uncertainty is stressful, and there is need for an ethical decision-making model to help one choose the best action.
• B) The patient is experiencing uncertainty and needs help from family members to make a decision.
• C) Uncertainty indicates that the patient does not have enough information, and the nurse should call the physician for more information.
• D) The patient is uncertain about the decision, and no action should be taken until the physician decides for the patient.

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