Which of the following fundamental responsibilities of nurses are included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics? (Select all that apply.)
______ Promote health
______ Restore health
______ Inform the public about minimum standards of nursing conduct
______ Provide self-regulation in the profession
______ Prevent illness
______ Alleviate suffering
Correct Answer: Promote health; Restore health; Prevent illness; Alleviate suffering
Rationale : These are the four fundamental responsibilities of nurses, according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics. Informing the public and providing self-regulation are purposes of nursing codes of ethics.
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