Some nurses are debating about the appropriate action to take in relation to a particular family.The father is ill,and the other family members have chosen to continue working rather than take time off to care for the ill family member.One nurse states,"It is a wife's responsibility to care for an ill husband." Which of the following ethical approaches is being used by this nurse?

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The nurse is focusing on duty,which is a deontological approach based on the moral obligation to engage in certain actions.The nurse is focusing on duty,which is a deontological approach based on the moral obligation to engage in certain actions.

Some Nurses Are Debating About the Appropriate Action to Take