Which of the Following Scenarios Describes a Nurse Facing an Ethical

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios describes a nurse facing an ethical dilemma?

• A)A nurse who must work Christmas over the strong objections of her family.
• B)A nurse who must choose between two undesirable options.
• C)A nurse assigned to take care of an abusive care recipient.
• D)A nurse who must choose between preferred employment or a better-paying job.

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Definitions:

Incentive

A motive or condition that encourages or motivates individuals or organizations to act in a certain way.

Produce

Fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown for consumption.

Implicit Marginal Tax Rates

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Poverty Threshold

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