Multiple Choice
The nurse is experiencing an ethical dilemma when confronted with a situation in which either the mother or fetus is predicted to die. The nurse feels bound by the ANA Code of Ethics to protect both patients. Which aspect of care during an ethical dilemma will guide the nurse?
A) Maternity nurses are bound to advocate first and foremost for the well-being of the mother.
B) The nurse is ethically bound to provide the best care for both the mother and fetus.
C) If the fetus is viable and healthy, its survival is the priority of the maternity nurse.
D) Survival of the mother is solely based on both patient and family decision making.
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