The nurse manager of an oncology unit is interviewing nurses for a position. Which statements, made by nurse applicants, would the manager evaluate as indicating ability to respond appropriately to the ethical dilemmas?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. "I think nurses and physicians should discuss care decisions with patients and families."
2. "I worked an oncology unit for 10 years before we moved here."
3. "I think that most dilemmas can be solved by taking the option that is most logical."
4. "At my last job, we were required to take ethics training each year."
5. "As long as nurses follow orders and policy and procedures ethical dilemmas are unlikely to arise."
1,2,4
Rationale: The nurse that perceives she has influence within the health care setting is more likely to be able to respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas.
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