The clinic nurse often cares for clients who are considering an abortion. Which responsibilities does this nurse have in regard to this issue? (Select all that apply.)
a. Informing the client about pro-life options
b. Informing the client about pro-choice support groups
c. Being informed about abortion from a legal standpoint
d. Being informed about abortion from an ethical standpoint
e. Recognizing that this issue may result in confusion for the client
ANS: C, D, E
Nurses have several responsibilities that cannot be ignored in the conflict about abortion. First, they must be informed about the complexity of the abortion issue from a legal and an ethical standpoint and know the regulations and laws in their state. Second, they must realize that for many people, abortion is an ethical dilemma that results in confusion, ambivalence, and personal distress. Informing the client about pro-life options or pro-choice support groups would not be appropriate because it is the client's decision and these interventions show bias on the nurse's part.
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