Nursing Point of View

Question 1

Types of Ethical Problems

Answer 1

Two common ethical problems that nurses encounter are ethical dilemmas
and moral distress

Question 2

Ethical Dilemma

Answer 2

An ethical problem is called a dilemma when two opposing courses of action
can both be justified by ethical principles

Question 3

Moral Distress

Answer 3

In moral distress, instead of competing options
for action, the nurse feels the need to take a specific action while believing
that action to be wrong.

Question 4

Processing an Ethical Problem

Answer 4

Step 1. Ask: Is this an ethical problem?
Step 2. Gather information that is relevant to the case.
Step 3. Identify the ethical elements in the problem and examine your values.
Step 4. Name the problem.
Step 5. Consider possible courses of action.
Step 6. Create an action plan and carry it out.
Step 7. Evaluate the action plan.