A Nursing Professor Is Actively Involved in Lobbying for Health

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nursing professor is actively involved in lobbying for health policy issues. The professor tells the class that these activities are moral duties. What is the best explanation for this statement?

• A) The nursing professor likely learned the sense of duty from her upbringing.
• B) The nursing professor has a deontological ethical perspective.
• C) The ANA and ICN codes of ethics for nurses direct the nurse to promote efforts to meet the health needs of society.
• D) The nursing professor is attempting to influence the students to become politically active.

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