The nursing student asks the instructor why it is important for them to know about the law and ethics when they will be taking care of client's physical and psychosocial needs and not be practicing law. What is the best response by the instructor?
A) "You will need to understand these things if you are ever sued."
B) "This is part of the curriculum, so we have to cover this material."
C) "You will probably never encounter any difficulty, but it is good to know just in case it happens."
D) "You will need to have a basic understanding of laws and ethics because it may affect your practice."
D
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The healthcare delivery system affects and is affected by societal beliefs, values, and laws. Nurses today require a basic understanding of laws and ethics that may affect their practice. Issues related to competence, safety, and optimal care; protecting client's rights; and practicing according to professional standards of care are of most concern to nurses. Being sued is not the only issue that a nurse may face in her practice and does not cover the ethical portion of practice. The answer regarding the curriculum does not answer the question and demeans the importance of the topic.
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