Three nurses disagree over the appropriate treatment for a woman who is an excellent candidate for hospice care.The first nurse believes that deciding on care rather than cure is the woman's decision and no one else can decide for her.The second nurse says that it is the responsibility of the health care team to do good for the woman,and if the physician thinks there is still a possibility of cure,then the nurses should do everything they can to implement the treatment plan.The third nurse states that it isn't fair for the family members to expend all their resources on the woman,who is probably going to die anyway.Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this dispute?

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One of the criticisms of using ethical principles is that they can conflict with one another in any given situation.No rule exists for helping resolve such conflicts.Each nurse can apply different ethical principles to reach their own ethical decision.Because there is no one rule to assist with solving an ethical conflict,and ultimately no one right answer,there is not a correct decision that can be made.

Three Nurses Disagree Over the Appropriate Treatment for a Woman