Which Statement Is Discussed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is discussed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements?

• A) The profession of nursing is responsible for making political statements and supporting nurse-friendly candidates for office.
• B) The nurse's primary focus is on acute bedside nursing, followed by community health care to promote seamless care.
• C) The nurse owes duty primarily to the physician to strive to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient.
• D) The profession of nursing is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession, and for shaping social policy.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service delivery.

Fixed Manufacturing Cost

A rephrased definition for Fixed Manufacturing Overhead; these are costs that do not change with the level of manufacturing activity, such as property taxes on a factory.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including utilities, depreciation, and salaries for management.

Fixed Manufacturing Cost

Costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as salaries of permanent employees and depreciation of factory equipment.