The nurse notes that a website has a HONcode. For which designation should the nurse check the site before using the material? Select all that apply.
A) Authority
C) Advertising
D) Transparency
E) Confidentiality
A) Authority
C) Advertising
D) Transparency
E) Confidentiality
Explanation: A) The HONcode for authority is principle 1 and means that the qualifications of the authors are validated.
B) Autonomy is not a HONcode but rather an ethical principle.
C) The HONcode for advertising is principle 8 and means that advertising is removed from editorial content.
D) The HONcode for transparency is principle 6 and means that valid contact details are provided.
E) The HONcode for confidentiality is principle 3 and means that the site respects the privacy of the users.
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