Nursing codes of ethics support which of the following?
a. Patients can receive emergency treatment regardless of their ability to pay.
b. Nurses will educate patients about advance directives.
c. Nurses with HIV must disclose their condition to their employer.
d. Patients have the right to dignity, privacy, and safety.
ANS: D
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