1, Respecting patient autonomy is responsible for nurses as an
ethical decision making important. Jehovahs witness ethical issues
arise when the patient refuses blood transfusion and when the nurse
did not get informed consent for blood transfusion.
2, the ethical principle involved in this dilemma include autonomy
to respect patients for their treatment option, beneficiaries that
health care providers should benefit patient in each
situation.justice for concerning when decision-making option,
non-maleficence not to do harm for the patient at any
situation.
3, Autonomy through informed consent is basic bioethics. as a
nurse, they should follow the code of ethics, discipline decision
making. address the consequences earlier and prevent an ethics
perspective and not lead to further conflict.
4, Patients should be treated with respect by staff, they should be
sensitive to patient beliefs, values and culture. by adopting
ethical dilemmas we can solve the issues. The nurse should reveal
the information to the patient with the concern of blood loss and
potential risk.
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