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A Decision Has Been Made for an Older Client to Receive

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A decision has been made for an older client to receive aggressive cancer therapy despite knowing that the therapy will actually be more harmful than the disease and subject the client to harmful chemicals.With which ethical principle is this nurse caring for this client struggling?


Definitions:

Values

Fundamental beliefs or standards that dictate an individual's behavior and decision-making, shaping their perception of right and wrong.

Incongruent Conflicts

Disputes arising from differences in goals, values, or interests between individuals or groups.

Achievement

The successful attainment of objectives or goals through effort, skill, or courage.

Material Gain

Acquiring physical objects or wealth as a result of completing a task or achieving a goal.

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