A Nurse Is Using a Guide That Provides Principles of Right

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to provide care to patients. Which guide is the nurse using?

• A) Code of ethics
• B) Standards of practice
• C) Standards of professional performance
• D) Quality and safety education for nurses

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Definitions:

Reasonable Diligence

The level of care or effort that is expected from an individual in a particular situation, which is considered to be sensible and appropriate.

Remedial Measures

Actions taken to correct or address a problem, often implemented to provide a solution or improvement.

Absolute Immunity

A form of legal protection preventing an individual from being sued for their actions, typically granted to certain public officials during their official duties.

Ethics Codes

Written guidelines issued by organizations to their members to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards.