Which Situation Reflects a Potential Ethical Dilemma for the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which situation reflects a potential ethical dilemma for the nurse?

• A) A nurse administers analgesics to a patient with cancer as often as the provider's order allows.
• B) A neonatal nurse provides nourishment and care to a newborn who has a defect that is incompatible with life.
• C) A labor nurse, whose religion opposes abortion, is asked to assist with an elective abortion.
• D) A postpartum nurse provides information about adoption to a new mother who feels she cannot adequately care for her infant.

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