A community health nurse is applying the value of equity in decision making with clients. Which of the following best describes this value?
A) Forming, revising, and pursuing personal life plans
B) Promoting clients' health and a sense of well-being
C) Fulfilling one's desires over those of others
D) Treating similar cases in the same fair fashion
Ans: D
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