Scenario: In a clinic where there is only one functioning haemodialysis machine, there are two patients waiting for dialysis. One patient is a female, married, with four children; the other is a male, unmarried, and a homeless alcoholic. The nurse decides that the female is the right choice. Which of the following most clearly supports the nurse's decision?

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Utilitarianism is an ethical approach that seeks to maximize the overall well-being or happiness of a group. In this scenario, the nurse's decision to choose the female patient for haemodialysis is based on the principle of maximizing the overall well-being since the female patient has more dependents and responsibilities compared to the other patient. This decision could be justified on the grounds that it maximizes overall happiness for the greatest number of people.

Scenario: in a Clinic Where There Is Only One Functioning