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- Ethics is a branch of philosophical science concerned with right and wrong.
- Nurses encounter situations where they must make decisions based on ethics.
- Ethical principles provide the framework for nursing practice.
- Ethics help nurses attain proper achievement and enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Ethical principles guide moral decision making and actions.
- Autonomy refers to the individual's right to choose and act on that choice.
- Beneficence is the moral obligation to do well or implement actions that benefit clients.
- Nonmaleficence requires the practitioner to do no harm.
- Nonmaleficence is the complement of beneficence.
- Nurses must protect individuals who are unable to protect themselves.
Test your knowledge on nursing ethics with this quiz! From ethical principles and decision-making to autonomy and nonmaleficence, this quiz covers key concepts that guide nursing practice. Enhance your understanding of the moral obligations and responsibilities of nurses while sharpening your ability to make ethical decisions. Take this quiz to assess your knowledge and improve your nursing skills.
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