The nurse is participating on a committee to address an ethical dilemm

QUESTION

The nurse is participating on a committee to address an ethical dilemma. The bioethical decision-making process will be used. In which order should the steps of this process be implemented?

1. Implement the action.
2. Evaluate the action taken.
3. Identify ethical theories and principles.
4. Gather relevant facts related to the issue.
5. Develop alternative actions and project outcomes.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4, 3, 5, 1, 2

The steps in the bioethical decision-making process are as follows: 1. gather relevant facts related to the issue; 2. identify ethical theories and principles; 3. develop alternative actions and project outcomes; 4. implement the action; and 5. evaluate the action taken.