The nurse is interviewing a 6-week pregnant client. The client asks the nurse, "Why is elective abortion considered an ethical issue?" Which is the best response that the nurse should make?
a. Abortion requires third-party consent.
b. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life begins at conception.
c. Abortion law is unclear about a woman's constitutional rights.
d. There is a conflict between the rights of the woman and the rights of the fetus.
ANS: D
Elective abortion is an ethical dilemma because two opposing courses of action are available. Abortion does not require third-party consent. The Supreme Court has not ruled on when life begins. Abortion laws are clear concerning a women's constitutional rights.
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