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What does altruism emphasize in patient-centered care?
What does altruism emphasize in patient-centered care?
- Promoting self-interest over patient care
- Advocating for nurses' rights
- Prioritizing the needs of patients above one's own (correct)
- Focusing on administrative tasks
Which group of individuals do nurses advocate for according to the text?
Which group of individuals do nurses advocate for according to the text?
- Healthy individuals
- Patients with minor health issues
- Vulnerable populations like the young and mentally ill (correct)
- Elderly population
What is autonomy in the context of patient care?
What is autonomy in the context of patient care?
- The right to impose decisions on patients
- The right to self-determination (correct)
- The right to prioritize administrative tasks
- The right to disregard patients' choices
What does integrity involve for nurses?
What does integrity involve for nurses?
What does human dignity entail according to the text?
What does human dignity entail according to the text?
What is the focus of patient-centered care?
What is the focus of patient-centered care?
What does autonomy entail in patient care?
What does autonomy entail in patient care?
What do nurses exemplify when they understand the cultures, viewpoints, and beliefs of others?
What do nurses exemplify when they understand the cultures, viewpoints, and beliefs of others?
What is the right that nurses should respect in patient care?
What is the right that nurses should respect in patient care?
What does integrity involve for nurses?
What does integrity involve for nurses?
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Introduction to Nurse Professional Values
- Values provide individuals with perceptions of worth, guiding daily life by offering direction and meaning.
- They serve as general principles of conduct that influence choices and actions in everyday scenarios.
Definition of Values
- Values are personal beliefs regarding the worth of ideas, attitudes, customs, or objects.
- They establish standards that significantly influence behaviors.
Personal Values
- Personal values include respect, honesty, fairness, and helpfulness.
- These values are primarily shaped by societal influences and cultural contexts.
Professional Values
- Professional values stem from specific beliefs and principles related to the nursing profession.
- Influences on professional values include:
- Codes of ethics governing nursing practice.
- Experiences in nursing settings.
- Guidance from teachers and peers within the profession.
Core Values of Nursing
- Altruism: Prioritizing the well-being of others and promoting selflessness.
- Autonomy: Respecting individuals' rights to make their own decisions.
- Human Dignity: Upholding the inherent worth of every person.
- Integrity: Maintaining honesty and ethical practices in nursing.
- Social Justice: Advocating for equitable treatment and opportunities for all individuals.
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