A registered nurse has been asked to join the ethics committee of the hospital. In considering this appointment, the nurse would recognize that the committee might be considering ethical situations including: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A) Issuance of a "Do Not Resuscitate" (allow natural death) order on a child who has been determined brain dead against the wishes of the parents.
B) Determining if a minor child who disagrees with the parents about the treatment plan can make an informed decision.
C) Determining if a non-salvageable newborn can be used as an organ donor.
D) Investigating a medication error.
E) Consulting and intervening when parents are not in agreement on decisions of health care for their child.
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