NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NURSING LEADERSHIP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a nurse is facing an ethical dilemma about whether to report a colleague’s offensive comment, an action which is likely to jeopardize their relationship. What is a characteristic of this nurse’s ethical dilemma?
A
The dilemma can be solved by applying empirical data
B
The situation involves a breach of the law
C
The dilemma has no realistic solution
D
The situation involves two or more undesirable alternatives
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is: Gather as much information about the situation as possible. A nurse is facing an ethical dilemma about whether to report a colleague’s offensive comment, an action which is likely to jeopardize their relationship.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples of ethical dilemma include: Taking credit for others’ work. Offering a client a worse product for your own profit. Utilizing inside knowledge for your own profit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples include breaching nurse-patient confidentiality, theft of patient money, belongings or identity, and crossing nurse-patient professional boundaries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Understand the Uniqueness of the Dilemma. Refer to the Code of Ethics. Seek Ethics Education. Speak Up. Seek Perspective. Reach Out to Professional Organizations/Associations. Seek Counseling. 20-Jun-2018

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