A nurse educator is talking to a student about how to deal with an ethical dilemma in practice. Which does the nurse educator explain to the student as important regarding actions during an ethical dilemma?
A) Examining all conflicts in the situation.
B) Investigating all aspects of the situation.
C) Relying on nursing judgment.
D) Making a decision based on the policy of the agency.
Answer: B
To avoid making a premature decision, the nurse plans to investigate all aspects of the dilemma before deciding. Overconfidence can lead to poor decision making. Reading the agency policy regarding the matter addresses only one aspect of the situation. Examining the conflicts surrounding the issue is only one aspect of the situation to consider.
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