A patient is on life support and unresponsive to stimuli. One of her daughters talks to the nurse about withdrawing life support. The other daughter asks the nurse when the patient is likely to wake up and be able to eat. The nurse talks with her charge nurse and manager about this patient situation. This action demonstrates which ethical skills outlined in the PILLAR mnemonic? Select all that apply.

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1. Notifying supervisors of a potential ethical conflict demonstrates the ability to identify and anticipate an ethical issue. It also demonstrates that the nurse can find and utilize her resources when confronted with a situation that may develop into an ethical dilemma. This is not an example of working within defined limitations or how personal experiences may impact patient care.
2. Notifying supervisors of a potential ethical conflict demonstrates the ability to identify and anticipate an ethical issue. It also demonstrates that the nurse can find and utilize her resources when confronted with a situation that may develop into an ethical dilemma. This is not an example of working within defined limitations or how personal experiences may impact patient care.
3. Notifying supervisors of a potential ethical conflict demonstrates the ability to identify and anticipate an ethical issue. It also demonstrates that the nurse can find and utilize her resources when confronted with a situation that may develop into an ethical dilemma. This is not an example of working within defined limitations or how personal experiences may impact patient care.

A Patient Is on Life Support and Unresponsive to Stimuli