Some Nurses Are Debating About the Appropriate Action to Take

question 12

Multiple Choice

Some nurses are debating about the appropriate action to take in relation to a particular family.One member of the family 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's not up to us; it's the family's decision.They know what is best for them." Which of the following ethical approaches is being used by this nurse?

• A) Communitarianism
• B) Deontology
• C) Principlism
• D) Utilitarianism

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational method where associations between an external stimulus and a naturally occurring one lead to learning.

Responding Decreases

A decrease in the frequency or intensity of a response due to various factors including adaptation or learning.

Probability of Response

The likelihood or chance that a particular response will occur in the presence of a specific stimulus or set of circumstances.

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