Physicians sometimes make unilateral decisions in morally important situations because:
a. moral decision making is reserved for physicians.
b. nurses are seldom aware of the patient's wishes and life context.
c. there is, sometimes, power imbalance in the health care setting.
d. it is illegal for nurses to participate in moral decision making.
Answer is c. there is, sometimes, power imbalance in the health care setting.
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