A nursing professor is actively involved in lobbying for health policy issues. The professor tells the class that these activities are moral duties. What is the best explanation for this statement?
a. The nursing professor likely learned the sense of duty from her upbringing.
b. The nursing professor has a deontological ethical perspective.
c. The ANA and ICN codes of ethics for nurses direct the nurse to promote efforts to meet the health needs of society.
d. The nursing professor is attempting to influence the students to become politically active.
C
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