A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Expresses a Desire

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to have an elective abortion. The nurse's religious and ethical values are strongly opposed. How should the nurse best handle the situation?

• A) Attempt to educate the patient about the consequences of abortion.
• B) Refer the patient to a family planning center or another health professional.
• C) Continue to care for the patient, and limit conversation as much as possible.
• D) Inform the patient that, because of immoral issues, another nurse will have to care for her.

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