Which of the following is/are criteria for defining an ethical dilemma? (Select all that apply.)
a. An awareness of different options
b. An issue in which only one viable option exists
c. The choice of one option compromises the option not chosen
d. An issue that has different options
A, C, D
The criteria for identifying an ethical dilemma are threefold: (1) an awareness of the different options, (2) an issue that has different options, and (3) the choice of one option over another compromises the option not chosen.
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