A nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma involving a client. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask first when engaging in the process of ethical decision-making?

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The first question that needs to be asked is, "What do I know about the situation?" This information is critical before being able to proceed. Next the nurse would reflect on the client's values, then about any assumptions, and then about personal feelings.

A Nurse Is Faced with an Ethical Dilemma Involving a Client