[Verified Answer]: The nurse realizes that a client’s…

The nurse realizes that a client’s guardian can legally make decisions for him. While not in the psychiatric unit the guardian refuses to give the client his prescribed medications, causing a cycle of relapse and readmission. The nurse doesn’t want to interfere, but desires to do what is best for the client. Which of the following terms is used to identify a situation when principles conflict or when there is not one clear course of action in a given situation? Most restrictive environment Ethical dilemma Negligence Breach of duty