Nursing codes of ethics have several purposes, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Informing the public about minimum standards that acceptable for nursing conduct.
2. Outlining the major ethical considerations of the profession.
3. General guidelines for nurses to follow regarding professional behavior.
4. Mandating regulation.
5. Providing a sign of the profession's commitment to itself.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: A nursing code of ethics helps the public understand minimum standards for professional conduct.
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a. allow fluid to escape from the wound. b. avoid the need for sutures to hold the graft in place. c. facilitate debridement of the wound. d. observe the wound more carefully.
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