A nurse is applying for work at a clinic that offers therapeutic abortions, which contradicts the nurse's personal beliefs. The nurse feels unable to care for these patients objectively. What is the nurse's ethical obligation to these patients?
A) The nurse is required by law to continue service to these patients.
B) The nurse should make the choice to decline this position.
C) The nurse may discriminate between patients and refuse to care for the patient.
D) The nurse may express his or her opinion and provide another option to terminating the pregnancy.
Ans: B
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