Nurses are often members of the ethical committees formed within hospitals to address numerous ethical issues. Which of the following has raised the most troubling ethical issues?
A) Increase in cultural diversion
B) Staffing shortages in health care
C) The increased cost of health care
D) The ability of technology to prolong life beyond meaningful quality of life
Ans: D
Feedback: Technological advances have prolonged life for many. The ability of technology to prolong life beyond the point that some would consider meaningful has raised some troubling ethical issues.
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