The Term "Ethics" Refers to the Ideals of Right and Wrong

question 4

Multiple Choice

The term "ethics" refers to the ideals of right and wrong behavior.As such,the "ethics of care" creates a professional relationship in which the nurse

• A) Must make decisions for the patient solely using intellectual principles.
• B) Must become the patient's advocate based on the patient's wishes.
• C) Uses only analytical principles to determine what is best for the patient.
• D) Must ignore unequal family relationships because they are personal.

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Definitions:

Homeless Shelter

A place providing temporary accommodation to people without a permanent home.

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and to cope with reality and internal conflict.

Rationalization

A psychological strategy where questionable actions or emotions are rationalized in an apparently logical way, sidestepping the real reasons behind them.