Asked by Jalen Hammett on Sep 29, 2024
A nurse is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to have an elective abortion. The nurse's religious and ethical values are strongly opposed. How should the nurse best handle the situation?
A) Attempt to educate the patient about the consequences of abortion.
B) Refer the patient to a family planning center or another health professional.
C) Continue to care for the patient, and limit conversation as much as possible.
D) Inform the patient that, because of immoral issues, another nurse will have to care for her.
Elective Abortion
A procedure to terminate a pregnancy by choice rather than for medical necessity.
Health Professional
An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Apprehend the criticality of preserving privacy and establishing a non-prejudicial setting in conversations about sexual health.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the criticality of preserving privacy and establishing a non-prejudicial setting in conversations about sexual health.