A nurse must make an ethical decision concerning vulnerable patient populations. Which philosophy of health care ethics would be particularly useful for this nurse?
A) Teleology
B) Deontology
C) Utilitarianism
D) Feminist ethics

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Feminist ethics particularly focuses on the nature of relationships, especially those where there is a power imbalance or a point of view that is ignored or invisible. Deontology refers to making decisions or "right-making characteristics," bioethics focuses on consensus building, while utilitarianism and teleology speak to the greatest good for the greatest number.

A Nurse Must Make an Ethical Decision Concerning Vulnerable Patient