Why Is It Advantageous for Nurses to Have Knowledge of Ethical

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?

• A) Ethical theories encourage nurses to critique others' points of view.
• B) Nurses are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
• C) Ethical theories help nurses explain to the rest of the team why nurses have a greater understanding of the patient's perspective.
• D) This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures only.

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