The role of the nurse in clinical drug trials is best described as:
a. obtaining informed consent from subjects.
b. explaining all aspects of the study to subjects.
c. ensuring the protection of the subjects' rights.
d. answering all client questions related to the study.
ANS: C
The principle of justice, in the context of clinical drug trials means that social benefits and burdens can be allocated objectively and that those with equivalent circumstances should be treated equally.
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