The nurse is reviewing the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics. On which responsibilities should the nurse focus when reviewing this preamble?
1. Promote health.
2. Restore health.
3. Inform the public about minimum standards of nursing conduct.
4. Provide self-regulation in the profession.
5. Prevent illness.
6. Alleviate suffering.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5, 6
Rationale 1: Promotion of health is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 2: Restoration of health is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 3: Informing the public about minimum standards of nursing conduct is not one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses that is included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 4: Providing self-regulation in the profession is not one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses that is included in the preamble of the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 5: Preventing illness is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
Rationale 6: The alleviation of suffering is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics.
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