A Nurse Who Works in the Specialty of Palliative Care

A nurse who works in the specialty of palliative care frequently encounters issues and situations that constitute ethical dilemmas. What issue has most often presented challenging ethical issues, especially in the context of palliative care?

A) The increase in cultural diversity in the United States
B) Staffing shortages in health care and questions concerning quality of care
C) Increased costs of health care coupled with inequalities in access
D) Ability of technology to prolong life beyond meaningful quality of life