There are many terms used to describe moral issues faced by nurses, including moral uncertainty, moral conflict, moral distress, moral outrage, and ethical dilemmas. Which statement describes how moral uncertainty occurs?
A) Occurs when an individual is unsure which moral principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is
B) Occurs when the individual knows the right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to take the right course of action
C) Occurs when an individual witnesses the immoral act of another but feels powerless to stop it
D) Occurs when being forced to choose between two or more undesirable alternatives
Answer: A) Occurs when an individual is unsure which moral principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is
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a. "I think my headaches are an indication of excessive dosage of nitroglycerin." b. "Transient headache is the most common side effect of nitroglycerin therapy." c. "I can take acetaminophen to help relieve the headaches." d. "The headaches will decrease in frequency and duration of headaches with continued use of the nitroglycerin."
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a. Take action for all problems b. Solve team member conflicts c. Monitor and take appropriate action d. Use the team as a personal support system