The nurse has a strong religious conviction against elective sterilization procedures. When seeking employment, how should the nurse handle this belief?
1. Be up front and discuss the issue during the employment interview.
2. Say nothing about this belief as it is personal, private information.
3. Request placement on a unit where care of these patients is unlikely.
4. Be certain that this information is documented in the employment contract.
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Rationale: The best strategy is to be up front about these beliefs and to discuss them at the time of the employment interview. While it is true that these are personal beliefs, they may impact the way the nurse is assigned or able to practice in given environments. While many units would be unlikely to receive such patients, it cannot be guaranteed that the nurse would never come into contact with them. There is no need to document the information in the contract.
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