Which of the following realities would cause difficult ethical conflic

Which of the following realities would cause difficult ethical conflicts for a faith community nurse?

a. Best clinical practice may suggest behaviors contrary to the faith community’s values and beliefs.
b. Individuals might pressure the nurse to make medical decisions for them.
c. Persons do not always follow the nurse’s advice as to appropriate actions.
d. Some political maneuvers within the faith community have implications for the nurse’s practice.

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ANS: A
The nurse must understand the policies and beliefs of the congregation related to specific health issues. Church doctrine may guide members to adopt values and beliefs that are in conflict with current health care recommendations, such as issues of homosexuality, infertility, birth control, or sex education for youth. The parish nurse must understand that the politics of working within the faith system require acceptance of individual and system values and beliefs.