A client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is admitted to the acute care floor. According to a 1994 American Nurses Association (ANA) position statement, which stance addressing this bioethical issue is appropriate?
A) The nurse is morally obligated to care for the client unless the risk exceeds responsibility.
B) The nurse has the responsibility to ensure the client gets adequate medical care.
C) The client has the right to choose not to disclose his or her condition to staff.
D) The client is morally bound to disclose every aspect of his or her condition to staff.
Answer: A
AIDS continues to bear a social stigma in our society because of its association with illicit drug use and sexual behavior. According to a 1994 ANA position statement, the nurse cannot set aside the moral obligation to care for the client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) unless the risk exceeds the responsibility.
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