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ss2343

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A student nurse asks, What's the difference between laws and ethics? Which response best explains the difference between nursing laws and ethics?
 
  a. Ethics refer to expected behavior of nurses, but laws require mandatory observance by nurses.
  b. Nursing ethics are formalized by statutes, whereas laws are permissive codes.
  c. Ethics are derived from laws, whereas laws are enacted by non-nurse legislators.
  d. Ethics are specific to individual agencies, but laws are state specific.

Question 2

The nurse states, I like being part of the health care team caring for the traditional two-parent family during the postpartum period as they bond with their newborn. This statement reveals the nurse's
 
  a. values.
  b. duty.
  c. fidelity.
  d. ethics.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Ethics refers to behaviors nurses ought to observe. Laws refers to statutes that must be observed. None of the other options state this.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Values involve the worth assigned to an idea or action. In this statement the nurse reveals that she values the traditional two-parent family. The statement does not clearly address any of the other options.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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