How is deontological as ethical theory

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1. How is deontological, as ethical theory, the most applicable to the scenario? Provide an explanation that relates to the scenario below.

2. Provide one ethical dilemma that also determines what is best to provide a solution to this case.

Patient D in the community is receiving complex wound care, IV medications, and monitoring intake and output- patient is on indwelling catheter. Patient has a diagnosis of CVA and Lung CA. Spouse is the primary caregiver and expresses burnout feeling and demanding home care to have 24 hours care to the patient as the patient is bedridden and total care. Spouse is not happy with the nurse and personal support worker as she reported that they rush to provide care to the patient, and they leave right away. Family members recommended moving patient to a smaller place like retirement home or long-term care placement or short stay respite care. Family found out through their neighbour that spouse goes out all the time and attends social activities with friends and has been neglecting to take care of patient. Family member confronted spouse and denied going out with friends and accuses all the workers that are taking care of the patient of neglecting patient. Patient is not well.

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