The Ethical Decision-Making Process Is Being Used for a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The ethical decision-making process is being used for a patient regarding the use of life support measures.What action should the nurse take as the final step in this decision-making process?

• A) Evaluate the outcomes.
• B) Implement the decision.
• C) Clarify the values of all the participants.
• D) Determine which action has the strongest ethical support.

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