Some Nurses Are Debating About the Appropriate Action to Take

question 4

Multiple Choice

Some nurses are debating about the appropriate action to take in relation to a particular family.The father is ill,and the other family members have chosen to continue working rather than take time off to care for the ill family member.One nurse states,"It is a wife's responsibility to care for an ill husband." Which of the following ethical approaches is being used by this nurse?

• A) Consequentialism
• B) Communitarianism
• C) Deontological ethics
• D) Principlism

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Definitions:

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same type or value) in return, often referring to the trading of goods, services, or currencies.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.

Specialization

The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill within production or labor.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to a basis for beneficial trade.