[Verified Answer]: . J.E. asks another case manager and nurse…

. J.E. asks another case manager and nurse to sign as witnesses for the consent form, and they agree. However, the patient’s case manager and other nurses on the patients unit begin discussing possible legal and ethical implications of these actions and ask if a line has been crossed (Morris & Faulk, 2012). Morris, A. & Faulk, D. (2012). Transforming learning in nursing: A guide for nurse educators. New York, NY: Springer. Case Study Questions: 1. What factors initially contributed to the development of this situation? 2. Do you believe there were other options besides the two presented? Explain your thoughts. 3. Describe the ethical concerns for each of the following: a) the patient, b) the family members, c) the primary nurse, d) the case manager, e) J.E., f) the physician(s), g) the case manager and nurse who signed a witnesses, h) the hospital as an organization, and i) the healthcare delivery system 4. Who was the advocate for the patient? 5. Was a consideration related to the patient’s condition not discussed? 6. What would you have done if you were J.E.?