Conclusion

The nurse is faced with many decisions that they will not know what to do in. The nurse has to deal with the orders of the doctors, the decisions of the patient, and the legal system in which we live. These obstacles in the nurse’s job may not always be pleasant to deal with; but the nurse must always know how to handle the situation in the proper manner. The nurse has to be responsible to their self and must know the ethical and legal dilemmas they enter into when facing an unknown situation. By doing these things, the nurse can stay protected while also ensuring that the right thing is being done.