When making an ethical decision, the nurse must consider all the following relevant parts except:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ethical decision-making focuses on theories, principles, and affected parties, but the geographic location ('where') is typically not a primary consideration unless specified.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Breach of duty in malpractice is the failure to meet the standard of care expected of a reasonable, prudent nurse.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diabetes prevalence in the U.S. is increasing, not decreasing, making this statement false.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release; the others belong to different drug classes.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Co-leadership specifically involves two individuals collaborating in a leadership role.