A nurse subscribes to the philosophy of deontology. This means the nurse makes decisions based on
a. cultural competence.
b. equal access.
c. greatest good.
d. perceived duty.
D
Deontology means acting according to a perceived duty.
Deontology does not denote cultural competence.
Deontology does not denote equal access.
Deontology does not denote working for the greatest good.
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