Question

• Is it ethical for the nurse to shift from “patient-centered care” to emphasizing the “public good” during a crisis? Why or why not?
• How would you respond if you were caring for a patient with COVID-19 whose death was imminent? Would you enter the room? Why or why not?
• In a crisis, PPE is being used differently from manufacturers’ recommendation. Does the nurse have the right to refuse an assignment if they believe that the PPE may be inadequate because it may be used in an unsafe manner?
• What additional moral/ethical concerns does the nurse need to consider if a patient codes while being treated for COVID-19?

Answer 1

Is it ethical for the nurse to shift from “patient-centered care” to emphasizing the “public good” during a crisis? Why

In order to serve a larger community during a crisis it is appropriate to shift from patient centered care to emphasize public good .

Because during a crisis it's not practical to be greatly focused on patient centered care but one has to look after a large number people too .

It doesn't mean that patient is ignored but it means amount of time being with a patient would be less .

How would you respond if you were caring for a patient with COVID-19 whose death was imminent? Would you enter the room? Why or why not?

• I would respond in a mature and responsible way that patient may feel dignified.
• Certainly I would enter the room , if not it's against the ethics and morals

In a crisis, PPE is being used differently from manufacturers’ recommendation. Does the nurse have the right to refuse an assignment if they believe that the PPE may be inadequate because it may be used in an unsafe manner?

Yes nurse have every rights to ensure her safety while choosing protective clothings because failure in proper practices can lead both nurse and patient in to sickness associated with cross infections.

What additional moral/ethical concerns does the nurse need to consider if a patient codes while being treated for COVID-19?

• It is highly important to ensure that a COVID-19 patient is also need to be treated like anyother patient.
• No discrimination is encouraged
• Follow the protocols of proper isolation methods
• Quaretine policies to be followed as per the government policies
• Personal need of the patient
• Dietary requirements and special dietary considerations of the patient
• Mental status of the patient due to prolonged hospital stay.