Which statement is an expression of a true ethical dilemma?
A) "I will not work in a hospital where as a surgical nurse I would be expected to assist with an abortion."
B) "I can't understand how a client can refuse treatment that will clearly help their physical condition."
C) "Nicotine is a known to expose you to carcinogenic toxins; people need to be made to stop smoking."
D) "Obesity contributes to horrible health problems and the public must stop accepting it as a personal choice."
A
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