Summative Assessment: Accountability

Nurses are faced with situations where legal and ethical considerations are complex and sometimes don’t have a
simple or clear solution. Unfortunately, nurses are frequently held accountable in these complex situations,
which is why it is important for nurses to understand what they can and can’t do, what they will be accountable
for, and what they are responsible for. In this assessment, you will analyze a complex topic from an ethical and
legal perspective. You should also analyze its impact on nurses and accountability.
Select 1 of the following topics, or another topic approved by your instructor. Choose a different topic than in
week 3 :
Health care as a right or privilege
Futile care
Whistleblowing
Women’s reproductive rights
Euthanasia and assisted suicide
Clinical uses for illicit substances (e.g., medical marijuana, MDMA for PTSD)
Research your selected topic.
Analyze a nurse’s legal responsibilities related to your selected topic.
Analyze a nurse’s ethical responsibilities related to your selected topic.
Take a position on the topic and explain your position in detail.
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Summarize the steps in the ethical decision-making model you employed and the process used to arrive at your
position.
Discuss how your position affects nurses and how nurses can be held accountable in situations related to your
selected topic

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