The nurse has a strong religious conviction against elective sterilization procedures. When seeking employment, how should the nurse handle this belief?
1. Request placement on a unit where care of these patients is unlikely.
2. Be up front and discuss the issue during the employment interview.
3. Say nothing about this belief as it is personal, private information.
4. Be certain that this information is documented in the employment contract.
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Rationale: While many units would be unlikely to receive such patients, it cannot be guaranteed that the nurse would never come into contact with them.
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