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schs14 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which step of the nursing process is being used when the nurse decides whether an ethical dilemma exists?

a. Analysis
b. Planning
c. Evaluation
d. Assessment

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing a 6-week pregnant client. The client asks the nurse, Why is elective abortion considered an ethical issue? Which is the best response that the nurse should make?

a. Abortion requires third-party consent.
b. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life begins at conception.
c. Abortion law is unclear about a woman's constitutional rights.
d. There is a conflict between the rights of the woman and the rights of the fetus.

popopong · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When a nurse uses the collected data to determine whether an ethical dilemma exists, the data are being analyzed. Planning is done after the data have been analyzed. Evaluation occurs once the outcome has been achieved. Assessment is the data collection phase.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Elective abortion is an ethical dilemma because two opposing courses of action are available. Abortion does not require third-party consent. The Supreme Court has not ruled on when life begins. Abortion laws are clear concerning a women's constitutional rights.