A Client Was Admitted to Home Care and Was Dismayed

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client was admitted to home care and was dismayed to find the nurse discussing such uncomfortable topics as advance directives, living will, and durable power of attorney. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "Don't be concerned; this is just routine."
• B) "I'm sorry, but the state law says I have to ask you to fill out these forms."
• C) "You get to make decisions about your care, but if, for any reason, you can't do this, these forms will tell us what you want us to do."
• D) "Your physician asked us to discuss these with you."

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Definitions:

Moral Hierarchies

The ranking of actions, individuals, or ideas on a scale of moral goodness or ethical superiority.

Ethical Relativism

The belief that morality is not universal and that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them.

Situational Ethics

A theory suggesting that ethical decisions should be made based on the specific context of a situation rather than fixed laws.

Deontology

An ethical theory that emphasizes duty, rules, and the inherent rightness of actions, irrespective of the consequences.