Should nurses be allowed to refuse to care for patients with certain medical conditions?

No. Absolutely not. Nurses have a professional and ethical obligation to provide care to all patients regardless of their medical conditions. Refusing care based on personal beliefs or biases can compromise patient safety and violate the principles of nursing ethics. If you are unfamiliar with the medical condition or the patient’s way of life (culture, preferences, religion) then I suggest you ask other more experienced medical professionals for help with those aspects.