Michael, an ICU Nurse, Worked with the Team as They

question 16

Multiple Choice

Michael, an ICU nurse, worked with the team as they followed the physician's order to discontinue life support on a patient diagnosed with persistent vegetative state. Michael believes that life is sacred and that he has a duty to do whatever it takes to preserve life. Nevertheless, he remained silent as the decision was made, and he assisted his coworkers when they unplugged the respirator. In this situation, what is Michael likely to experience?  

• A)moral uncertainty  
• B)moral distress  
• C)moral outrage  
• D)moral perplexity

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