Which Statements Would the Nurse Evaluate as Correctly Identifying Difference

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statements would the nurse evaluate as correctly identifying difference between ethics and law?

• A) Ethics applies to conduct and actions, and the law applies to motive and attitude.
• B) Ethics focuses on the individual whereas law focuses on society as a whole.
• C) Ethics are externally determined.
• D) Law relies heavily on judicial enforcement.
• E) Ethics can change situationally, but laws are static and unchangeable.

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Definitions:

Congenital

A condition or trait present from birth, which can result from genetic factors or environmental influences during pregnancy.

Malformation

An abnormality in the formation, shape, or structure of a part of the body, often present from birth.

Preexisting

Already existing before a specified point in time or before an analysis, event, or assessment.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac around a developing fetus.