Provision Number 1 of the 2001 Code of Ethics for Nurses

question 8

Multiple Choice

Provision number 1 of the 2001 Code of Ethics for Nurses states: "The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health-care problems." On which ethical principle is this statement primarily based?

• A)The right to privacy
• B)Distributive justice
• C)Client autonomy
• D)Nurse veracity

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Definitions:

Subsistence Agriculture

Farming practices aimed at producing only enough food to feed the farmer's family, with little to none left over for sale or trade.

Global Stratification

The differences in wealth, power, and prestige of different societies relative to their position in the international economy.

Economic Dependency

A situation where an individual, group, or nation relies on another for financial support or resources.

Demographic Statistics

Quantitative data relating to the structure of populations, including information on age, gender, income, and education levels.