What areas does the nurse explore with the patient when using patient-level ethics? (Select all that apply.)
A) External factors
B) Medical indications
C) Previous health history
D) Patient preferences
E) Quality of life

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In patient-level ethics, the nurse can use the four topics approach in which separating the relevant facts of the case into four categories (external factors, medical indications, patient preferences, and quality of life)the nurse will be able to identify key issues that require further investigation or that will play a role in the ethical analysis of the case.Previous health history is not included but could influence preferences.

What Areas Does the Nurse Explore with the Patient When