Nurses may encounter a variety of ethical dilemmas, such as:
Patient Confidentiality: Balancing the need for privacy with the need to share information for care purposes. Informed Consent: Ensuring patients understand their treatment options and consent to care. End-of-Life Decisions: Navigating complex issues around life-sustaining treatments and palliative care. Resource Allocation: Making fair decisions about the distribution of limited healthcare resources. Professional Boundaries: Maintaining appropriate relationships with patients and avoiding conflicts of interest.