The bioethical decision-making theory of utilitarianism:
a. Is concerned only with duty.
b. Is also called Kantian ethics.
c. Judges actions based on possible consequences.
d. Judges actions based on intent.
C
Utilitarianism uses potential consequences to judge whether actions produce the greatest good. Options a and d are true of Kantian ethics. The nursing instructor asks the nursing student to ex-plain culturally competent care in nursing.
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