What it means
A situation in which no choice is clearly best. In nursing the word often appears as an ethical dilemmaETH-ih-kul dih-LEM-uhA situation in which a person must choose between two or more actions that each have moral reasons for and against them.Full entry , where duties or values conflict, such as respecting a client's refusal while wanting to protect their health.
At a glance
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Related terms
ethics
The study of right and wrong, and the principles that guide good conduct and decisions.
ethical dilemma
A situation in which a person must choose between two or more actions that each have moral reasons for and against them.