Which ethnical principles should guide the nurse in working with the patient and her spouse in obtaining informed consent. the patient is ok with this the husband has concerns.
The nurse can apply the principle of autonomy .Here the nurse has the responsibility to respect the decision of the patient as well the patient's husband.
The husband has to briefed and clarified in regards to the informed consent taken.Make sure the patient as well as the spouse clearly understand the need of consent and things will be kept in confidence.The husband's concern can be eliminated by explanation to the queries he have,which can give him a confidence that his wife will be benefited from the procedure, simultaneously accepting the chances of failure and getting prepared psychologically to balance and overcome it.
Which ethnical principles should guide the nurse in working with the patient and her spouse in...
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