The nurse manager is planning a presentation on ethical issues in caring for childbearing families. Which example should the nurse manager include to illustrate maternal-fetal conflict?

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Maternal-fetal conflict occurs when the interests of the mother and fetus conflict. In this scenario, the patient is refusing a cesarean delivery for a breech fetus, which could result in harm or even death to the fetus. The court order highlights the conflict between the wishes of the mother and the need to protect the fetus. Choices A, B, and C involve ethical issues related to reproductive choices and medical interventions, but do not illustrate maternal-fetal conflict.

The Nurse Manager Is Planning a Presentation on Ethical Issues