A Nurse Refers to the Code of Ethics for Nurses

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse refers to the Code of Ethics for Nurses or the Public Health Code of Ethics. Which of the following describes why the nurse has referred to this document?

• A) To provide answers for ethical dilemmas
• B) To guide professional practice related to ethics
• C) To increase moral leadership in ethics
• D) To find a framework for ethical decision making

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Definitions:

Sound-field Amplification (SFA)

An audio system used in educational settings that distributes sound evenly across the room, enhancing auditory accessibility for all students.

Emotional Disorders

A category of mental health issues characterized by disturbances in emotion regulation that impair daily functioning.

Behavioral Disorders

These are forms of mental illness characterized by disruptive or harmful behaviors, which can significantly impact daily functioning and interpersonal relationships.

Positive Reinforcement

A term that refers to any stimulus, presented after the occurrence of a behavior, that increases the future occurrence of the behavior.