A Client and Her Husband Used in Vitro Fertilization to Become

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client and her husband used in vitro fertilization to become pregnant. The unused sperm was frozen so the couple could have more children later. The husband is killed while in combat, and the client journals her choices and the possible ramifications. She comes to the fertility clinic after looking at the situation from many perspectives and after considering many alternatives. She asks that the sperm be destroyed because her husband's faith prohibited remarrying, and allowing another person to use the sperm would conflict with her late husband's beliefs. The nurse realizes that:

• A) the client is in the second step of ethical decision making and that the client's value system is influencing her choices of alternative actions.
• B) a logical line of reasoning has led to validation of the decision to destroy the husband's sperm.
• C) the client has not been able to navigate the complicated issues inherent in this situation.
• D) a rational decision was reached that was based on reflection and on the value systems of the wife and the husband.

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Definitions:

Kinesis

A movement or activity of a cell or an organism in response to a stimulus, but not directionally oriented toward or away from the source of the stimulus.

Emotionally Aroused

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity and responsiveness to stimuli, often associated with intense feelings or emotions.

Persuade

The action of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

Happy

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by positive emotions ranging from pleasure to intense joy.