A nurse is teaching the staff about how to process an ethical dilemma. Which order should the nurse use to present the steps?
a. Evaluate the action.
b. Negotiate the outcome.
c. State the problem clearly.
d. Gather all relevant information.
e. Examine own values and opinions.
f. Consider possible courses of action.
a. d, e, c, f, a, b
b. d, e, c, f, b, a
c. d, c, e, f, a, b
d. d, e, c, b, f, a
B
The steps to process an ethical dilemma include the following: (1) Is this an ethical dilemma? (2) Gather all information relevant to the case. (3) Examine and determine your own values and opinions about the issues. (4) State the problem clearly. (5) Consider possible courses of action. (6) Negotiate the outcome. (7) Evaluate the action.
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