A nurse is attempting to become a more virtuous person as defined by Burkhardt and Nathaniel (2008). The nurse most likely will demonstrate which of the following when providing nursing care?
a. Compassion, discernment, integrity, and trustworthiness
b. Discernment, compassion, understanding, and empathy
c. Trustworthiness, integrity, sympathy, and following the rules
d. Integrity, compassion, understanding, and making the best decision that is fair for all
A
Burkhardt and Nathaniel's (2008) definition of a virtuous person lists four virtues that are more
significant than others: compassion, discernment, integrity, and trustworthiness. Understanding,
empathy, and sympathy are all fine attributes, but they do not necessarily contribute to this definition
of a virtuous person. Following the rules is an example of deontological thought, and making the best
decision that is fair for all is an example of relativism.
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