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You, as a lactation consultant, are asked by the paternal grandmother about how the new mother is doing with the breastfeeding. What should you say to this paternal grandmother and which ethical principle are you upholding with this response?
  1. You should tell the paternal grandmother that she should speak to her daughter-in-law about her progress, thus upholding the ethical principle of dignity.
  2. You should tell the paternal grandmother that she should speak to her daughter-in-law about her progress, thus upholding the ethical principle of privacy.
  3. You should tell the paternal grandmother that she is doing well, thus upholding the ethical principle of privacy.
  4. You should tell the paternal grandmother that she is doing well, thus upholding the ethical principle of the “right to know”.
Explanation
Answer: B - You should tell the paternal grandmother that she should speak to her daughter-in-law about her progress, thus upholding the ethical principle of privacy. Although dignity and the “right to know” are also ethical principles, it is not ethical to reveal private medical information with others because it violates the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
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