How has the ethical practice of the profession of nursing been influenced by its historical heritage?
A) Expectations of society dominated nursing practice.
B) Practice was dictated by religious and cultural beliefs.
C) Early nursing leaders specified ethical standards for the profession.
D) Cultural values provided a structure for the development of ethics.
D
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