A newborn has several congenital anomalies incompatible with living beyond 1 month.The newborn cannot retain formula,and the temperature drops when the newborn is removed from the warmer.Two nurses who alternate caring for the baby argue about whether or not to attempt bottle feedings and whether the newborn should be removed from the warmer to be held.What is the origin of the conflict described?
A)Ethical values
B)Nursing role concerns
C)Personal goals for advancement
D)Personality differences

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This situation depicts personal issues based on two separate sets of ethics or values regarding the newborn's care.One nurse places value on nutritional needs and the other on the need for bonding.This conflict is not personality driven among the two nurses.The role of the nurse is to care for the newborn.They both want to care for the newborn,so they are meeting their nursing role;however,the conflict is based on an ethical issue about feeding and bonding.

A Newborn Has Several Congenital Anomalies Incompatible with Living Beyond