Ethical dilemmas are common occurrences when caring for patients. ...

[rmenurse]

Ethical dilemmas are common occurrences when caring for patients. The nurse understands that dilemmas are a result of
 
  a. Presence of conflicting values.
  b. Hierarchical systems.
  c. Judgmental perceptions of patients.
  d. Poor communication with the patient.

Question 2

When the nurse asks the client, What do you see as your personal strengths?, what is she evaluating?
 
  a. The client's identity
  b. The client's body image
  c. The client's role performance
  d. The client's identity stressors

[GCabra]

Answer to Question 1

A
Poor communication and the hierarchical systems that exist in health care, such as reporting structures within the hospital or the historically unequal relationship between physicians and nurses, may complicate dilemmas. The primary, underlying reason that ethical dilemmas occur is that there are no clear cut, universally accepted solutions to a problem when participating individuals do not share the same values. Without clarification of values, the nurse may not be able to distinguish fact from opinion or value, and this can lead to judgmental attitudes.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Identity involves the internal sense of individuality, wholeness, and consistency of a person over time and in various circumstances. It implies being distinct and separate from others.
B Body image involves attitudes related to the body, including physical appearance, structure, or function.
C Role performance is the way in which an individual perceives his or her ability to carry out significant roles, such as those of parent, spouse, employee, and so on.
D Examples of identity stressors are puberty, menopause, retirement, and decreasing physical abilities that may affect identity.