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Ethical Dilemmas

Nurse holding hands with patient

People often choose a career in nursing because they are called to care for others. Part of patient care is making treatment decisions with health and comfort in mind. When choices need to be made, ethics can come into play. Seeking resolution when options are less than ideal can prove even more difficult. Understanding the role ethics and decision-making play is critical to a nurse’s mission.