A nurse is experiencing an ethical dilemma with a patient. Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the primary cause of ethical dilemmas?

A) Unequal power
B) Presence of conflicting values
C) Judgmental perceptions of patients
D) Poor communication with the patient

Ethical Dilemmas

Situations in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more conflicting moral principles.

Conflicting Values

Describes a situation where two or more values or moral principles are in opposition, making it difficult to make a decision or take an action.

Unequal Power

A situation or relationship where power or authority is distributed unevenly among the parties involved.