A nurse educator recommends that for some circumstances, making a decision under a "veil of ignorance" may be most appropriate. The nurse educator explains that a "veil of ignorance" pertains to which ethical theory?
a. Justice and equity c. Relativism
b. Deontology d. Virtue ethics
A
An ethical person, according to justice and ethics, chooses the action that is fair to all, including those
people who are the most disadvantaged. Therefore, using a "veil of ignorance" regarding who will be
impacted by a decision allows for unbiased decision making according to this ethical theory.
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