When using the principles of virtue ethics in decision making, a nurse would
a. Provide efficient and effective nursing care.
b. Identify the meaningful facts in the situation.
c. Seek ethical community support to enhance character development.
d. Plan ways to restructure the social practices that oppress women.
ANS: C
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