A nurse is caring for a client who just consented to an elective abortion. The nurse is unsure of his/her own values as they relate to this issue. The nurse must:
a. know his/her own values and how these values relate to beliefs and the philosophy of nursing.
b. rid the impurities in his/her value system.
c. ignore his/her own values.
d. realize that values do not change and that they cannot be influenced by others.
ANS: A
Correct: Nurses must make a deliberate effort to recognize their own values and must learn to consider and respect the values of others. Health care decisions are seldom made independently of other people. Decisions are made with the client, the family, other nurses, and other health care providers.
Incorrect:
b. There is no need to get rid of impurities in the value system; everyone's system is unique, and there really are no impurities.
c. The nurse cannot ignore her own values; these are what shape the nurse's ethics and morals.
d. Values can change as a person matures and passes through different life experiences. Values also are often influenced by those around us, especially authority figures.
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