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What is the primary commitment of a nurse according to the nursing code of ethics?
What is the primary commitment of a nurse according to the nursing code of ethics?
- To the hospital administration
- To the insurance companies
- To the nurse's own career advancement
- To the patient (individual, family, group, community, and population) (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of professionalism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of professionalism?
- Extended education and theoretical knowledge for skill development (correct)
- Incompetence and mediocrity
- Disregard for ethical values
- Lack of accountability
According to the principle of professionalism, what is autonomy in decision making and practice?
According to the principle of professionalism, what is autonomy in decision making and practice?
- Reliance on group consensus for decision making
- No involvement in decision making
- Independence and self-direction in decision making (correct)
- Dependence on external guidance for decisions
What does the nursing code of ethics serve as?
What does the nursing code of ethics serve as?
What is the criteria of professionalism according to the given text?
What is the criteria of professionalism according to the given text?