What three guidelines should the nurse follow when deciding on a course of action related to an ethical dilemma?
A) Discuss the issue with an expert, read research on the subject, and investigate current public laws
B) Collect the facts, ask him/herself what would happen if everyone behaved in this way and discuss concerns with an authority
C) Present the issue to the ethics committee, ask others what they would want in this situation, and list possible courses of action
D) Make a list of possible solutions, test the solutions, and revise the decision based on results
Ans: B
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The nurse's first guideline in thinking about a specific ethical dilemma is to collect the facts. The second guideline is to ask oneself what would happen if everyone acted or behaved in the manner in question. If his or her ethical dilemma is not resolved, a third guideline may provide further direction. In this step, the nurse discusses his or her concerns with an authority.
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