A Nurse Has Volunteered to Practice in a Disaster Area

Multiple Choice

A nurse has volunteered to practice in a disaster area in a developing country where supplies are extremely scarce.Despite bringing large amounts of supplies to the area, the volunteer group members find they are still very limited.The volunteer group decides to focus on providing care according to the ethical concept of utilitarianism.Which action by the group would best fit under this philosophy?

A) Choosing to treat children and pregnant women as priorities
B) Converting vehicles into ambulances for transport to hospitals
C) Establishing a mobile ventilator unit for critically ill patients
D) Providing clean water, food, shelter, and basic health care