Fetal Abnormalities
What three Fetal Abnormalities did we talk about?
Cleft Pallet, Congenital Heart Disease, and Down Syndrome
This ethical principle means “do no harm” and is challenged when care is delayed due to legal concerns.
What is nonmaleficence?
This ethical principle supports a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions.
What is autonomy?
Is congenital heart disease environmental or genetic?
Both
This principle involves fairness and is raised when abortion restrictions disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
What is justice?
According to the ANA Code of Ethics, this provision states that the nurse's primary commitment is to the patient.
What is Provision 2?
What maternal age is considered a higher risk for having a baby born with Down Syndrome?
35 and older
This professional consequence providers may fear if they violate abortion laws.
What is loss of licensure?
When a nurse provides accurate, unbiased information about fetal abnormalities without influencing the patient's decision, they are supporting this key aspect of ethical care.
What is informed consent?
When is the recommended treatment time for a cleft palate?
18 months