Community/public health nurses work directly with at-risk populations, focusing on all of the following except:

Choice A reason:

The Ethics of Consequences, also known as consequentialism, focuses on the outcomes of actions. While reporting the theft may lead to positive consequences by stopping harm, the nurse's decision is not solely based on outcomes but on moral obligations.

Choice B reason:

The Ethics of Character, often associated with virtue ethics, emphasizes the virtues or moral character of individuals. While character is important, the nurse's action is not primarily about personal virtues but about fulfilling professional responsibilities.

Choice C reason:

The Ethics of Relationship involves the moral obligations that arise from relationships. Although the nurse has a relationship with the peer, the action taken is not based on this relationship but on the duty to protect patients.

Choice D reason:

The Ethics of Duty, also known as deontological ethics, is concerned with the adherence to moral rules or duties. The nurse is guided by the duty to report unethical behavior and protect patients from harm, making this the correct ethical theory.

Choice A reason: Intuitive reasoning is a type of reasoning that relies on gut feelings or instincts rather than analytical processes. It is often used in clinical judgment when quick decisions are needed based on past experiences.

Choice B reason: Expertise is not a type of reasoning; rather, it is the knowledge and skills that a clinician develops over time. While expertise can inform reasoning, it is not a reasoning process itself.

Choice C reason: Analytic reasoning is a systematic, logical approach to problem-solving. In clinical judgment, it involves breaking down complex patient information into smaller parts to understand and address health issues.

Choice D reason: Narrative reasoning is the process of making sense of people's stories and experiences. In healthcare, it helps clinicians understand the patient's perspective and context, which is crucial for effective clinical judgment.