You are part of an ethics committee made up of physicians, nurses, social workers, and community members.

You are part of an ethics committee made up of physicians, nurses, social workers, and community members. When answering the question please take one of the roles (physician, nurse, social worker, or community member) and include your role in your answer. Also include any assumptions you made to assist you in your decision.
This week’s ethical questions are:
The ethics committee has been asked to make recommendations for withdrawing fluids and nutrition from a newborn who is born without brain function. The mother is 17 years old and does not have health insurance. Using the Anderson and Glesnes-Anderson (1987) model, answer the following questions:
What is the problem? What actions will solve this problem? What are the consequences of your actions? What ethical principles support each action? What is the best decision and can you support this decision?

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