The parents of a hospitalized infant have been given a poor ...

[jrubin]

The parents of a hospitalized infant have been given a poor prognosis for the infant's survival. The health care providers gave them options for care. The parents now are faced with a dilemma of:
 
  a. ethics c. justice
  b. morals d. principles

Question 2

In health care organizations what or who is the most critical factor in promoting an ethical culture within the organization?
 
  a. staff nurses c. middle managers
  b. senior leadership d. charge nurses

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Answer to Question 1

A
Ethics provides a framework for determining the right course of action in a particular situation. An ethical dilemma occurs when two or more ethical principles are in conflict and there is no obviously correct decision. Justice is an ethical principle of fairness. A moral dilemma occurs when there is a conflict between personal or religious beliefs.

Answer to Question 2

B
Research conducted by the Ethics Research Center concluded that senior leadership is the most critical factor in promoting an ethical culture within a health care organization. It is felt that if positive outcomes are desired within the organization, an ethical culture will make the difference.

[jrubin]

Gracias!

[zacnyjessica]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it