Author Question: For the RN to practice ethical decision making, it is most important for him or her to: a. Base ... (Read 9 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

For the RN to practice ethical decision making, it is most important for him or her to:

a. Base decision making on whether an action is right or wrong.
b. Base decision making on possible consequences.
c. Accurately assess a situation.
d. Seek the assistance of an ethics committee.

Question 2

Ethics is a branch of:

a. sociology.
b. law.
c. philosophy.
d. medicine.

l.stuut · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
As with all nursing functions, the first step is assessment. Option a is an ethical decision-making framework based on deontology. Option b reflects the theory of utilitarianism. Seeking the assis-tance of an ethics committee (Option d) would occur after assessment if the ethical dilemma cannot be resolved among the patient, family, and caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

C
Ethics is a branch of philosophy. Nursing, law, and medicine each have a Code of Ethics based on general ethical principles