A nurse is educating nursing students on the teleological model of ethical reasoning. The nurse judges that the education has been effective when a student states:
a. "Abortion is acceptable because it results in fewer unwanted babies.".
b. "Abortion is never acceptable because it violates the sanctity of life.".
c. "Euthanasia is never acceptable because it violates the sanctity of life.".
d. "The rights on individuals should not be sacrificed for the good of the majority.".
A
The teleological model of ethical reasoning is interpreted as meaning "the end justifies the means.". The rights of some individuals may be sacrificed for the majority. Therefore, abortion may be acceptable because it results in fewer unwanted babies. Euthanasia may be acceptable because it results in decreased suffering.
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