The Ethical Principle That Requires Nurses to Uphold the Profession's

question 4

Multiple Choice

The ethical principle that requires nurses to uphold the profession's code of ethics, to practice within the established scope of practice, and to remain competent is which of the following?

• A) Beneficence
• B) Autonomy
• C) Fidelity
• D) Nonmaleficence

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Definitions:

Manic Phase

A period in bipolar disorder characterized by elevated mood, increased activity or energy levels, and often impaired judgment.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by severe fluctuations in mood, encompassing intense highs (mania or hypomania) and significant lows (depression).

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse from one nerve cell to another.

Biochemical Cause

A reason for a condition or disease based on chemical processes and substances within the body.