A Nurse Who Was Working in the 1960s Used the Code

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse who was working in the 1960s used the code of ethics to guide making an ethical decision. Which code of ethics would have been used?

• A) Nightingale Pledge
• B) Code for Professional Nurses
• C) Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
• D) International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses

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Definitions:

Extramarital Sex

Sexual activities conducted by a married individual with someone other than their spouse.

Oral Contraceptives

Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, containing hormones that control the reproductive system.

Low-dosage

Refers to administering or receiving a smaller amount of a substance or medication than the typical standard or recommended amount.

Hormonal Injectables

Birth control methods that involve injecting hormones into the body to prevent ovulation and thereby reduce the likelihood of pregnancy.