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Marty

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Ethics are best described as
 
  a. the study of morals c. the study of values
  b. the study of the rightness of conduct d. the study of taboos

Question 2

A patient with arthritis tells the nurse that she is able to care for herself, her family, and hold employment part-time out of the home. The nurse realizes this patient has achieved:
 
  a. maximum health c. adaptation
  b. wellness d. compensation



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Answer to Question 1

B
Ethics is the branch of philosophy that examines the differences between right and wrong. Ethics is the study of the rightness of conduct.

Answer to Question 2

C
Health is the process through which a person seeks to maintain an equilibrium that promotes stability and comfort. Wellness is the condition in which an individual functions at optimal levels. Adaptation is the process by which a person adjusts to achieve homeostasis or what they are able to do to function. Compensation is a process whereby an individual makes adjustments to achieve a level of functioning.



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