A group of nurses wishes to improve the ethics of the care their group provides. What is the first step this group should take to reach their goal?
1. Explore the values and beliefs of the physicians with whom they work.
2. Explore their individual values and beliefs.
3. Seek others' input rather than relying on their own ethical determinations.
4. Request that all dilemmas be presented to the Hospital Ethics Committee for resolution.
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Rationale: While the opinion of others and seeking support by hospital ethics committees to aid in the resolution of ethical dilemma can be helpful, the nurses must first understand their own individual values and beliefs. A failure to rely primarily on the ethical determinations of others is not a means to promote the ethics for a group of health care providers.
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