CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Answer: A-When facing an ethical issue during the perioperative period, the nurse should explore alternative methods that may still meet patient needs without causing an ethical dilemma. This process keeps the nurse involved in solving the ethical problem while attempting to meet the patient’s needs. Calling a personal spiritual advisor does not apply, as the patient may have different values or beliefs than the nurse. Transferring responsibility to a manager shifts the nurse’s duty to someone else who may not be familiar with the situation and who may not have the same rapport with the patient.