An internal obstacle that may contribute to moral distress is:
A) lack of resources.
B) lack of confidence.
C) lack of structure.
D) lack of processes.

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Moral distress occurs when an individual knows what ethical action should occur but is prevented from doing so by either internal or external barriers (Rushton, 2006). Internal obstacles include personal characteristics such as fear or lack of confidence. External obstacles include a lack of resources, structures, or processes that prevent taking the desired and right action (McCarthy & Deady, 2008).

An Internal Obstacle That May Contribute to Moral Distress Is