Reference no: EM133562893

Case Study: Mr. Jovanovic is a 70 year old male was admitted with abdominal pain, vomiting and jaundice. After an ultrasound and a biopsy of the liver, he was diagnosed with liver cancer. The diagnosis of liver cancer carries a poor prognosis.

You are the nurse taking care of Mr. Jovanovic. While on your way to Mr. Jovanovic's room to inform him of the findings, two of Mr. Jovanovic's children stop you in the hallway. They ask you if the results are good or bad. You explained the diagnosis to them. Mr. Jovanovic's children tells you that in their culture, they do not give bad news. The children believe that if the patient is given any bad news, their father will be depressed and will not be strong enough to fight the cancer.

1. What is the main ethical issue that is presented in the scenario? Is it a dilemma and why?

2. What are the ethical principles that might be involved and why? What ethicaltheory best applies to the situation and why?

3. Explain which CNO value(s) and commitments is/are involved in this case studyand why? (Refer to CNO standards and guidelines documents)

4. Explain which CNA value(s) is/are involved in this case study and why?

5. Is there any legislation (law) that exists related to the chosen scenario that canaid in the decision making regarding this case? If so, outline the legislation andhow it is applied. The law may have limitations or exemptions to discuss. You willneed to research this element independently.