ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

Question 1

what are the steps of decision making process?

Answer 1

1. identify if the issue is an ethical dilemma
2. state the ethical dilemma
3. list and analyze all possible solutions
4. select the option in concert with values
5. justify why that option was selected
6. apply decision to dilemma and evaluate the outcomes

Question 2

what is the nurse’s role in ethical decision making?

Answer 2

1. identify and report ethical situation
2. be an advocate/agent for the patient facing the decision
3. decision maker regarding nursing practice

Question 3

what is the uniform determination of death act?

Answer 3

used to assist in end of life and organ donor issues

Question 4

what has to occur to determine death in a patient?

Answer 4

1. irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory function
2. irreversible cessation of all function of the entire brain