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Choose the Alternative You Would Recommend
The best immediate solution is to delegate another staff member to assist the pro-
fessor. The best long-tem solution is to change the hospital policy to include ac-
cess for professors, as described.
Act on Your Chosen Alternative
Allison should delegate another staff member to assist the professor in making
assignments.
Look at the Ethical Dilemma and Examine the Outcomes While
Reflecting on the Ethical Decision
As already indicated in the alternative analyses, delegation may not be an ideal so-
lution because the staff nurse who is assigned to assist the professor may not ...