Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse’s understand

Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse’s understanding regarding strong per-sonal feelings against voluntary abortions?

1. “It would be difficult, but I would try to care for the client in a professional manner.”
2. “I chose not to work in areas that would require me to deal with the issue of abor-tion.”
3. “I will need to separate my personal values in a manner so as to not appear to be judgmental.”
4. “I would just ask another registered nurse to care for the client who is recovering from an abortion.”

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Nurses are entitled to their personal views and should not be forced to participate in counseling or procedures contrary to beliefs and values. It is essential to choose specialties or places of em-ployment where personal values are not compromised and the care of a client in need of health care is not jeopardized. The other options represent impractical or unrealistic solutions to the di-lemma.