Which Is the Priority Nursing Action for the Ethical Decision-Making

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing action for the ethical decision-making process?

• A) Determine exactly what needs to be decided.
• B) Formulate alternatives to solve the issue.
• C) Implement an action to achieve the greatest benefit with the least amount of risk.
• D) Ascertain if new information is available regarding the issue.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Any event, object, or signal that triggers a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition, often used in the context of discussing the outcomes of decisions or events.

Contingency Of Reinforcement

The relationship between a behavior and its consequences, emphasizing the need for a specific behavior to occur before a reinforcer is given.

Environmental Events

Incidents or occurrences within the natural or built environment that can impact ecosystems, human health, or societal structures.