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:

Carotid Artery

A major artery located on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Thrombosis

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Glasgow Coma Scale

A neurological scale that aims to give a reliable, objective way of recording the conscious state of a person for initial as well as subsequent assessment.

Mental Status

The total state of one's cognitive and emotional well-being and functioning, often assessed during a clinical examination.