In caring for a baby with non–life-sustaining defects, the nurse will most likely make decisions based on:
a. Personal ethical beliefs and values.
b. Treating all patients equally.
c. Treating all patients with respect and courtesy.
d. The futility of life issue.
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A Ethical decision making requires the use of personal beliefs and values.
B This is an ethical principle that can be relied on by the nurse, but the most over-riding influence will be the nurse's beliefs and values regarding this baby.
C This is an ethical principle that can be relied on by the nurse, but the most over-riding influence will be the nurse's beliefs and values regarding this baby.
D This is an ethical principle that can be relied on by the nurse, but the most over-riding influence will be the nurse's beliefs and values regarding this baby.
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