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Zoey63294 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which situation reflects a potential ethical dilemma for the nurse?

a. A nurse administers analgesics to a patient with cancer as often as the physician'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.

Question 2

The school health nurse is evaluating the home environments of several children as they relate to child safety. The nurse visits the home of each child and gathers the following data.

Which of these activities places a child at the greatest risk for bodily harm? 1. The parents are in a methadone program.
2. The parents consume alcohol on a daily basis.
3. The child is permitted to take target practice with a revolver unsupervised.
4. The child is a latchkey child.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A There is no element of conflict for the nurse; therefore a dilemma does not exist.
B There is no element of conflict for the nurse; therefore a dilemma does not exist.
C A dilemma exists in this situation because the nurse is being asked to assist with
a procedure that she or he believes is morally wrong. The other situations do not
contain elements of conflict for the nurse.
D There is no element of conflict for the nurse; therefore a dilemma does not exist.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Drug and alcohol use or past use also place the child at risk, but the use of firearms is more risky.
2. Drug and alcohol use or past use also place the child at risk, but the use of firearms is more risky.
3. Of all the activities mentioned, the child who is playing with guns is most at risk for injury.
4. A latchkey child needs special attention, but among the situations given is not at the highest risk.