Ethical Considerations In Nursing Practice: A Review Of The Literature

Abstract

This study is a systematic review that focuses on exploring ethical considerations in nursing practice by analyzing existing literature. The study utilizes secondary data from various sources, such as academic journals, textbooks, and electronic databases, to examine the different ethical dilemmas and challenges that nurses meet in their professional practice. The primary aim of the article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the ethical principles and values that guide nursing undertakings and to identify the key ethical issues that nurses encounter in their daily tasks. The findings of this review depict the significance of ethical principles such as justice, autonomy, and beneficence in guiding nursing practice. The review also reveals that nurses frequently encounter ethical problems when dealing with issues such as end-of-life care, informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural diversity. The study discusses the ethical implications of these challenges and provides recommendations for promoting ethical decision-making and ensuring high-quality patient care. This investigation adds to the existing body of knowledge on ethical considerations in nursing practice by synthesizing findings from a wide range of sources and offering an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that nurses meet in their daily activities. The study underscores the significance of upholding ethical values in nursing activities to ensure the provision of safe and effective care to all patients.