Place the following steps in ethical decision making in the order in which they should be carried out
1 . Identify the health problem.
2 . Implement decisions.
3 . Identify the decision maker.
4 . Define the ethical issue.
5 . Evaluate actions and decisions.
6 . Gather additional information.
7 . Examine moral and ethical principles.
8 . Explore alternative options.
a. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 3, 2, 5
b. 1, 4, 3, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
c. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
d. 4, 1, 3, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
A
The steps in ethical decision making mirror those in the nursing process.
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