Which of the following best explains the ethical dilemma in the following study?

The impact of drug x on fertility rates in young women
(1 point)
Responses

Potentially rendering young women unable to have children.
Potentially rendering young women unable to have children.

Potential side-effects of headaches and nausea.
Potential side-effects of headaches and nausea.

Exposing young women to an untested drug.
Exposing young women to an untested drug.

There is no ethical dilemma.

1 answer

The best explanation for the ethical dilemma in the study titled "The impact of drug x on fertility rates in young women" is:

Exposing young women to an untested drug.

This option highlights the ethical concern regarding the safety and unknown effects of administering an untested drug, particularly in a vulnerable population like young women whose fertility may be critically affected.