Which of the Following Situations Is an Example of Moral

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is an example of moral distress?

• A) You hear nurses in the lounge making off-color jokes about a patient. You are afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.
• B) You have been late for work a couple of times in the last 2 weeks, and your co-workers are covering for you.
• C) You become romantically involved with a co-worker, which is against the unit policy, so you resign your position.
• D) You purposefully use vague language when explaining a patient's condition to the family. Staff expects that the patient may be brain-dead, but test results are not yet conclusive.

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Definitions:

Collagen

A protein that is the main component of connective tissues in animals, providing strength and structure.

Strength

The capacity of an object or individual to withstand great force or pressure, or in a biological context, the muscle's ability to generate force.

Cartilage

Cartilage is a flexible, connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, nose, and ear, providing support and cushioning.

Highly Vascular Matrix

Describes tissue that contains numerous blood vessels, facilitating high levels of blood flow and nutrient delivery to support its functions.