A nurse is contributing to the analysis of an ethical dilemma. Ethics is best defined as the branch of philosophy that addresses:
A) the relationship between law and values.
B) standards of conduct.
C) conflict between competing priorities.
D) decision making.
Ans: B
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Ethics is the branch of philosophy dealing with standards of conduct and moral judgment. It does not directly address law. It includes, but is not limited to, decision making and competing priorities.
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