Which of the following statement best describe professionalism in nursing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Professionalism is adherence to standards (B), per nursing e.g., competence, ethics. Not casual (A), not temporary (C), not opinion (D) duty-based. B best defines professionalism's rigor, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Informing about options is Patient's Bill of Rights (A) right to info, per standards. Dilemma (B) conflict, coordination (C) organization, literacy (D) understanding not rights-specific. A fits Mr. Gary's entitlement to know, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Malpractice involves duty (A), requires harm (B), is negligence (D) 'always intentional' (C) isn't true, often unintentional, per law. C's intent contradicts malpractice's scope, like Mr. Gary's care errors, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Following ANA for dignity is nursing code of ethics (A) moral guide, per definition. Standards (B) practice, insurance (C) funding, transition (D) moves not ethics-specific. A fits the nurse's ethical duty to Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Understanding surgery fear is empathy (A) emotional grasp, per definition. Listening (B) engages, policy (C) rules, education (D) teaches not emotion-specific. A fits the nurse's connection with Mr. Gary's feelings, making it correct.