The first step of the ethical decision-making process is
a. consulting with an authority.
b. identifying the health problem.
c. delineating the ethical problem from other types of problems.
d. identifying the client as the primary decision maker.
B
Step one involves identifying the major aspects of the client's medical and health problems. Consulting an authority is not always necessary in the process. Delineating the ethical problem from other types of problems may not be necessary. Identification of the client as primary decision maker is not part of the process.
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