A patient with a long-standing diagnosis of renal failure has declared her intention to stop hemodialysis. Because of the ethical ramifications of this, the care team has begun the process of making an ethical decision. This process should begin by
A) eliciting input from impartial individuals from outside the hospital setting.
B) explaining the major concepts of ethics to the patient and her family.
C) clearly identifying the essential elements of the ethical problem.
D) confirming the patient's cultural and religious background.
Ans: C
A process for ethical decision-making begins with the clear identification of the
situation at hand. This should precede the involvement of other individuals or an exploration of
the patient's culture and religion. It would not likely be helpful to explain ethical concepts to the
patient.
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