The director of nursing is reviewing situations that require attention. Which situation is an ethical dilemma that might need to be studied by the hospital Ethics Committee?

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This situation presents an ethical dilemma as the patient's autonomy (right to privacy) conflicts with the responsibility to protect public health by informing the patient's sexual partners of the HIV status. It is appropriate to involve the Ethics Committee in analyzing the situation and making a decision that balances these conflicting values. The other situations listed are staffing or procedural issues that can be addressed through standard protocols and policies without necessarily involving the Ethics Committee.

The Director of Nursing Is Reviewing Situations That Require Attention