The Nurse Explains to a Co-Worker That in Order to Practice

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a co-worker that in order to practice in an ethical manner,the first thing the nurse must do is to

• A)clarify one's own values to be sure they can be helpful in ethical dilemmas
• B)find an employer with organizational goals consistent with ethical practice.
• C)follow an established set of rules when confronted with an ethics dilemma.
• D)understand nursing's role in meeting the professional goals of nursing.

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Definitions:

Ancillary Procedures

Additional methods or techniques used to support or enhance primary treatments in healthcare settings.

Nursing Tasks

Activities and duties performed by nurses, including patient care, administering medication, and monitoring patient health.

Patient Priorities

The specific health goals and concerns that are most important to a patient, guiding their care and treatment plans.

Kidney Failure

A medical condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood, potentially requiring dialysis or a transplant.