The family is unsure what treatment is appropriate for the comatose patient who is terminally ill.Which steps will the nurse take to help the family process this ethical dilemma?

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The nurse should gather all relevant information,clarify own values and opinions about the issue,and consider possible courses of action.Seven steps are used when solving an ethical dilemma: (1)Asking "is it an ethical dilemma?", (2)gathering all information, (3)examining and determining one's own values and opinions about the issue, (4)stating the problem clearly, (5)considering possible courses of action, (6)negotiating an outcome,and (7)evaluating the action.Calculating the odds of the patient's survival and providing personal opinions about treatment options are not steps of the process.

The Family Is Unsure What Treatment Is Appropriate for the Comatose