A Nurse Must Make an Ethical Decision Concerning Vulnerable Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse must make an ethical decision concerning vulnerable patient populations. Which philosophy of health care ethics would be particularly useful for this nurse?

• A) Teleology
• B) Deontology
• C) Utilitarianism
• D) Feminist ethics

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Definitions:

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are generally associated with positive experiences or outcomes, such as happiness, joy, and love.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are perceived as unpleasant or detrimental to one's well-being, such as sadness, anger, and fear.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Cultural Diffusion

The transfer of inventions, knowledge, and ideas from one culture to another.