The principle that requires nurses to uphold a professional code of ethics, to practice within the code of ethics, and to remain competent is which of the following?
a. Veracity
b. Autonomy
c. Fidelity
d. Honesty
C
Fidelity refers to promise keeping or upholding one's promise to practice as a reasonable and prudent nurse would do and in an ethically competent manner.
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A) True B) False
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a. Spiritual distress b. Disturbed thought process c. Situational low self-esteem d. Ineffective health maintenance
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1. USDA 2. FDA 3. NSF 4. SMP
Ms. M incorporates specific stress-management techniques into her lifestyle. This is documented in the __________________________________ section of the health history
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word