The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Recently Diagnosed with Cancer

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with cancer that is being asked to participate in a new chemotherapy trial. How would the nurse respond if working under the ethical principle of utilitarianism?

• A) "The patient should be allowed to decide."
• B) "As your nurse, I'll support your right to refuse."
• C) "You should do this because many could benefit from it."
• D) "If this is against your beliefs, you should not do it."

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum

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