The nurse is providing care for a patient in labor. The unborn fetus was diagnosed with severe microcephaly at 20 weeks' gestation. The patient tells the nurse, "We want everything done to save our baby who has as much right to a good life as anyone else." Which ethical approach does this represent?

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The patient's statement reflects the ethical approach of egalitarianism, which emphasizes that every individual has equal moral worth and should have equal rights to a good life, regardless of their condition or capabilities. This approach advocates for equal treatment and opportunities for all, including the unborn fetus with severe microcephaly.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient in Labor