The Nurse Is Asked to Explain the Meaning of Ethics

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to explain the meaning of ethics to a patient. The nurse should correctly state, "Ethics is a system of standards that refer to ideas and actions in terms of being (Select all that apply.) :

• A) right and wrong."
• B) moral and immoral."
• C) legal and illegal."
• D) good and bad."
• E) ought and ought not."
• F) like and dislike."
• G) rights and duties."

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Definitions:

Lymphatic Tissue

A part of the body's immune system, consisting of a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste.

Microvilli

Structures found in the lining of the small intestine. They greatly increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place.

Surface Area

The total area covered by the outer layer of an object, measured in square units.