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:

Amortization Expense

Amortization expense is the cost associated with gradually writing off the initial cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Capital Asset

Long-term property or investment held by a business or individual, intended for use or investment purposes rather than for sale.

Fair Value Increments

Adjustments made to the book value of assets and liabilities to reflect their current market value during acquisition accounting.

Depreciable Assets

Assets whose cost is allocated over their useful lives through depreciation, typically tangible assets like machinery, buildings, and equipment.