Zerwekh: Nursing Today, 6th Edition
1. A newborn has several congenital anomalies incompatible with living beyond a month. He cannot retain formula, and his temperature drops when he is removed from the warmer. Two nurses who alternate caring for the baby argue about whether or not to attempt bottle feedings and whether he should be removed from the warmer to be held. What is the origin of the conflict described? a. Ethical values b. Nursing role concerns c. Personal goals for advancement d. Personality differences ANS: A This situation depicts personal issues based on two separate sets of ethics or values regarding the infant’s care. One nurse places value on nutritional needs and the other on the need for bonding. 2. Of the following common areas of conflict between nurses and their clients and families, which is most easily resolved? a. Issues of concern about quality of care b. Issues surrounding treatment decisions c. Issues of family involvement d. Issues about quality of parental care ANS: A Families typically are concerned with how well their loved one is being attended to. Conflict often arises out of concerns related to quality of care. This is something that the nurse can directly address, whereas issues of treatment decisions, family involvement, and quality of parental care often require more discussion and intervention.
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