Which Primary Ethical Nursing Value Is Being Followed by a Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which primary ethical nursing value is being followed by a nurse who respects the wishes of a patient to decline to receive information about his or her health condition?

• A) Promoting and respecting informed decision making
• B) Preserving dignity
• C) Being accountable
• D) Promoting health and well-being

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Definitions:

Certified

Official recognition that an individual or entity has met a specified standard or qualification.

Precedent

A previous case or legal decision that may be or (must be) followed in subsequent similar cases.

Procedure

A set of established methods or steps followed to perform a task or solve a problem in a consistent manner.

Additional Evidence

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