When caring for clients whose values and beliefs are considerably different, a dilemma for the nurse exists if there is:
a. conflict with what the nurse believes
b. conflict with what the physician believes
c. conflict with what the client believes
d. conflict with facility policies
A
Caring for clients whose values and beliefs are considerably different may pose a dilemma for the nurse if there is a conflict with what the nurse believes.
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