The debate on abortion affects nurses in which of the following ways? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. If it is legally permissible in the nurse's state, he or she must assist with the procedure
2. Most states provide for individual physicians, nurses and institutions to refuse to assist with the procedure
3. The nurse can counsel the woman on reasons not to have the procedure
4. The nurse can counsel the woman on all aspects of the procedure
5. Nurses may have strong feelings regarding the procedure
2,4,5
Rationale 1: Most states provide for the nurse to refuse to assist if doing so violates their religious or moral principles
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