Which of the following statement best describe ethics?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ethics are moral principles governing behavior (B), per philosophy guiding right/wrong in nursing. Hospital rules (A), state laws (C), or law-moral mix (D) are narrower. B best captures ethics' broad moral scope, making it correct.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Advocates protect rights (A), mediate (B), inform (C) 'overrides decision' (D) isn't true, contradicts autonomy, per nursing role. D's control opposes advocacy, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Holistic care is care of mind, body, and spirit (B), per nursing philosophy addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions (e.g., pain, anxiety, faith). Physical-only (A) is reductionist, diagnosis-based (C) medicalizes, avoiding spiritual (D) negates holism. B best captures the comprehensive approach, integrating all aspects of a person's well-being, as championed by theorists like Watson, making it the correct description.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Talking to family for stress is coping (A) stress response, per definition. Risk factor (B) predisposes, illness behavior (C) sick reaction, disability (D) loss not stress management. A fits adaptive coping, making it correct.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Maslow's needs are hierarchical (A), lower first (B), self-actualization highest (C) 'order same for everyone' (D) isn't true, as priority varies (e.g., culture), per theory. D's rigidity fails, making it untrue.