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Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which professional statement makes it clear that a nurse's responsibility is first to the patient and second to the institution?

a. Nursing's Social Policy
b. Nursing's Social Justice Policy
c. The Code of Ethics
d. The bylaws of the American Organization of Nurse Executives

Question 2

Part of the performance evaluation for a staff nurse focused on ethics and character development. What kind of activity demonstrates to the nurse manager that a staff nurse has a healthy character?

a. Declining civic responsibility
b. Attempt to create a caring workplace
c. Promotion of exterior motivation
d. Excessive drinking leading to increased absenteeism

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The Code of Ethics makes it clear that a nurse's responsibility is first to the patient and second to the institution.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To promote character development, the organization must be a caring community.