Which Statement Is Discussed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is discussed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements?

• A) The profession of nursing is responsible for making political statements and supporting nurse-friendly candidates for office.
• B) The nurse's primary focus is on acute bedside nursing, followed by community health care to promote seamless care.
• C) The nurse owes duty primarily to the physician to strive to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient.
• D) The profession of nursing is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession, and for shaping social policy.

Discuss the ethical implications of prioritizing healthcare resources during an epidemic.

Understand and apply confidentiality and privacy laws in healthcare settings.

Recognize and effectively respond to ethical dilemmas involving patient care.

Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for medication administration and the actions to take when an error occurs.

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Definitions:

Allocentric

An adjective describing perspectives or spatial representations not centered on the observer, but instead based on the environment or objects within it.

Egocentric

A perspective where an individual interprets the world solely from their own viewpoint, often neglecting or misunderstanding others' perspectives.

Three-dimensions

Pertaining to objects or spaces that have height, width, and depth, allowing them to be experienced or described in a fuller, more realistic manner.

Cole and Scribner

Researchers who studied the influence of culture on memory and cognition, demonstrating differences in memory strategies between schooled and unschooled populations.