How is the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretative Statements most useful for nurses?
1. It gives direction for actions as related to specific cases of ethical dilemma.
2. It gives suggestions for use in cases of general-duty ethical dilemma.
3. It is best used to make suggestions to solve problems in critical situations.
4. It offers general guidelines for the ethical delivery of nursing care.
Correct Answer: 4
Codes of ethics give general guidelines for how the profession believes ethical care should be delivered. There are no specific guidelines for cases in general duty or in critical situations and no guidelines for specific cases.
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