A client, learning that her baby has died in utero, is planning to carry the baby until natural delivery because abortion is against her religion. Which is the client demonstrating based on this data?
A) Fear of retribution
B) Morals
C) A healthy decision
D) Sound judgement
Answer: B
Religion and morals can at times be interrelated within health care. The client wants to maintain the baby until natural delivery occurs because having an abortion would be against her religion. The client is demonstrating her morals. The client may or may not be demonstrating sound judgment or a healthy decision. The nurse has no way of knowing if the client is in fear of retribution.
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