A nurse is involved in an ethically challenging case.To use an ethical decision-making model,which step should the nurse perform first?
A) Gather and examine all possible solutions.
B) Identify the ethical dilemma in the case.
C) Identify all parties who will be impacted by the decision.
D) Gather all information important to the situation

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The first step in using an ethical decision-making model is to identify the ethical dilemma in the case. This allows the nurse to fully understand the situation and the issues at play before moving on to gathering information, identifying parties impacted, and considering possible solutions.

A Nurse Is Involved in an Ethically Challenging Case