1. Aˈnərs has been offered a position on an obstetric unit and has learned that theunit offers therapeutic
abortions, a procedure that contradicts theˈnərs's personalbeliefs. What is theˈnərs's ethical obligation to
these clients?
A. Theˈnərs should adhere to professional standards of practice and offer serviceto these clients.
B. Theˈnərs should make the choice to decline this position and pursue a differentnursing role.
C. Theˈnərs should decline to care for the clients considering abortion.
D. Theˈnərs should express alternatives to women considering terminating theirpregnancy.
ANSWER:B
Rationale (Explanation): To avoid facing the ethical dilemma of providing care that contradicts theˈnəsr’s
personal beliefs, theˈnərs should consider working in an area of nursing that would not pose this
dilemma. Theˈnərs should not provide care to the clientbecause it is a conflict of personal values.
Theˈnərs should not deny care to theseclients as this would be a breach in the Code of Ethics forˈnərss. If
the client is notrequesting information for alternatives to abortions, then theˈnərs should not be
providing this information.
PTS: 1 REF: p. 27
NAT: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care TOP: Chapter 1:
Professional Nursing Practice KEY: Integrated Process: CaringBLM:
Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
2. An 80-year-old client is admitted with a diagnosis of community-acquiredpneumonia.
During admission the client states, "I have a living will." What implication of this should
theˈnərs recognize?
A. This document is always honored, regardless of circumstances.
B. This document specifies the client's wishes before hospitalization.
C. This document is binding for the duration of the client's life.
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