- Provide care as usual, ensuring confidentiality.
- Discreetly switch assignments with a colleague if possible, or inform the charge nurse of the potential conflict of interest.
- Prioritize the friendship over professional duties.
- Only care for the friend during minimal contact.
A nurse is assigned to care for a patient who is also a close personal friend. The nurse is concerned that this dual relationship might compromise their professional judgment and objectivity. What is the most ethical action?
Facebook
WhatsApp
