The charge nurse on an oncology unit encourages the staff to complete a values clarification exercise to identify ________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. their own values.
b. values that influence care decisions.
c. values that must be abandoned or changed.
d. values that may cause an ethical dilemma.
e. negative values.
ANS: A, B, D
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