The ability of nurses to base their practice on professional standards of ethical conduct and to participate in ethical decision making is known as which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ethical agency is the ability of nurses to base their practice on professional standards of ethical conduct and to participate in ethical decision making. Attitudes are mental dispositions or feelings toward a person, object, or idea. A belief is something that one accepts as true. Value neutrality is when we attempt to understand our own values regarding an issue and to know when to put them aside, if necessary, to become nonjudgmental when providing care to clients.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A 3-day food record diary provides an objective measure of dietary intake over time, unlike subjective recall or body composition measurement. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse has an ethical responsibility to advocate for their client's well-being, including ensuring that they receive adequate pain management.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nursing ethics require nurses to promote a safe and inclusive environment for all patients.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In this ethical dilemma, the nurse should respect the patient's autonomy and support their decision, even if it conflicts with what the nurse believes is in the patient's best interest.