A pregnant teen asks the school nurse to provide information on abortion and a list of health care providers who offer such services.If the school nurse has very strong personal beliefs against abortion,which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

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This creates an ethical dilemma for the nurse.If the nurse feels so strongly that he or she cannot work with the situation,another school nurse should be called for help or the student should be referred to other health providers who can provide the care the student needs.It is important that the nurse be able to keep an open mind when working when this teen,and if that is not possible,another nurse needs to be asked to care for this client.The incorrect options all address the nurse discussing his/her personal beliefs against abortion which may not be therapeutic for the teen.

A Pregnant Teen Asks the School Nurse to Provide Information