[Mrs. H.'s dilemma. Description of a patient situation in the intensive care unit, observations and consequences]

"The dilemma about Mrs. H." describes an ethical conflict centering around the theme of patient-restraint, an ethical dilemma the author has experienced with a patient on the emergency ward. The question whether the safety of the patient is more important than her autonomy is posed. In discussions with the care team solutions are sought that can be realized subsequently to a great part. It is furthermore shown that many conflicts of nurses caring for patients may not be solved but at least better coped with by discussions and reflections.