The nurse who is operating with the ethics of care in mind believes which statement?
1. "We should always tell the truth."
2. "We are expected to always do the right thing."
3. "We should do whatever provides the best benefit."
4. "We are all interconnected and part of the same global family."
Answer: 4
Explanation: The ethics of care is grounded in relationships and the interconnectedness and interdependence that humans share. It is strong in empathy. Telling the truth and "doing the right thing" are deontological principles. Operating on the premise of providing the best benefit for all is a utilitarian principle.
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