A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Expresses a Desire

question 14

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

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