A client who was raped tells the nurse that she is planning to have an abortion because she cannot raise a child who was conceived this way; however, abortion is against her religion
Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Remind the client that abortion is killing and that's why it is against her religion
B) Ask the client what she needs to support her decision.
C) Provide information on giving up children for adoption.
D) Suggest she talk with her clergy.
Answer: B
The client's decision is to have an abortion even though it is against her religion. The best thing for the nurse to do is to ask the client what she needs to support her decision. The nurse should not provide information about adoption because the client is not planning on carrying the child to term. The nurse should not suggest she talk with clergy because the client did not ask to do so. The nurse should not remind the client that abortion is killing because this would not support the client's resolution of her moral dilemma.
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