Ethical dilemmas occur frequently in a health care setting , they come into effect when health professionals are confronted with a circumstance whereby decisions should be made between at least two choices of which both outcomes result in a negative result (Johnstone, 2015). However the nurses have the duty to promote actions that have the least disvalue. The moral situation of whether to wash Gerald by abrogating her autonomy or not washing him as per his request will be considered. Furthermore the two fundamental theories usually used in health care will be identified and discussed, these include Utilitarianism and deontology .
The Case Scenario presents a 68 year old patient named Gerald who have had a surgery for acute bowel construction.
The Case Scenario presents a 68 year old patient named Gerald who have had a surgery for acute bowel construction.