Which statements by the nursing student describe how ethics help nurses solve dilemmas in health care? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Ethics requires us to analyze our actions or potential actions critically."
b. "Ethics assists us in determining the right course of action to take."
c. "Ethics allows nurses to let others more qualified make decisions for us."
d. "Ethics allows nurses to take a break from the situation by waiting for the ethics committee."
e. "Ethics causes problems in health care rather than helps."
ANS: A, B
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