A nursing instructor asks a group of students which professional values will be important in their roles as professional nurses. Which response by a student would indicate that further teaching is needed?
a. appearance c. ethical
b. nonjudgmental d. esthetics
A
Professionals are noted for upholding certain values. Some of these are nonjudgmental, ethical,
esthetics, caring, altruism, equality, freedom, human dignity, truth and justice. Appearance, while a
characteristic of professionals, falls under the category of professional behaviors and attributes.
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