On the basis of what a faith community nurse (FCN) believed was best p

On the basis of what a faith community nurse (FCN) believed was best practice, she wanted to share various methods of dealing with infertility. However, the tradition of the church was that childbirth was in the hands of God and it was inappropriate to

On the basis of what a faith community nurse (FCN) believed was best practice, she wanted to share various methods of dealing with infertility. However, the tradition of the church was that childbirth was in the hands of God and it was inappropriate to use artificial means of becoming pregnant. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
a.
Ask to be excused from the situation if a couple wants to obtain information inconsistent with the church’s teaching
b.
Follow the teaching of the church and keep quiet; there are worse fates in life than infertility
c.
Suggest that a client consider adoption and suggest an appropriate adoption agency
d.
Tell the client all the various methods used in cases of infertility

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A
The FCN’s roles include understanding the scope of practice for parish nurses related to ethical practice and the values and beliefs of the community served. The nurse must understand his or her own beliefs and values that are in conflict with the faith community’s beliefs. It is necessary that the parish nurse know when to seek help, when to refer, and when to remove himself or herself from the ethical decision-making process.