A Group of Nurses Are Working in an Impoverished Area

question 11

Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are working in an impoverished area of a large city where substance use is present. The nurses want to focus on substance use primary prevention strategies for youth in this neighbourhood. What would be the best strategy to use with this population?

• A) Initiate a medically supervised safe injection site
• B) Hold a weekend drug education workshop for at risk youth
• C) Encourage the development of a home drinking policy
• D) Engage police in closing down drug houses

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Definitions:

Moral Competence

The ability to make decisions based on ethical principles and to act in accordance with one's moral values.

Moral Performance

The actual behavior of an individual in ethical or moral situations, reflecting their moral principles.

Specific Situations

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Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something.