An RN Knows That Sometimes, When Working Through an Ethical

Multiple Choice

An RN knows that sometimes, when working through an ethical dilemma, the decision makers are unable to arrive at a mutually agreed upon decision.Which of the following is a reason why an agreement cannot be reached?

A) One or more of the parties may be able to reconcile their values.
B) The patient's point of view is recognized as valuable.
C) The dilemma involves two or more equally unpleasant choices.
D) The institution is unable to honor the patient's request.