Ch.3 Ethical issues in Nursing Flashcards
1
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Ethical Dilemma
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A Situation in which a decision must be made between two opposing alternatives when there is not an exact right or wrong answer; based on principles and logical reasoning
2
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Advocate
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Stand up for that which is in the patient’s best interest, as opposed to the best interest of the health care provider, hospital, or staff.
