Which of the following statement is TRUE about ethics in nursing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ethics guides moral decisions (B), per nursing e.g., right/wrong in care. Not just laws (A), involves care (C), not all (D) moral framework. B truly defines ethics' role, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Right to refuse is patient rights (A) legal/ethical entitlement, per bill of rights. Moral distress (B) nurse conflict, policy (C) rules, informatics (D) tech not rights-specific. A fits Mr. Gary's autonomy, a core patient right, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Negligence is failure to meet care standards (B), per tort law e.g., missed duty. Not intentional (A), not choice (C), not policy (D) care-based lapse. B best defines negligence's breach, like Mr. Gary's potential harm, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using protocols for safe care is standards of care (A) practice guide, per definition. Scope (B) duties, certification (C) specialty, policy (D) rules not protocol-specific. A fits the nurse's quality assurance for Mr. Gary, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nodding and responding is active listening (A) engaged feedback, per definition. Touch (B) physical, literacy (C) understanding, QI (D) enhancement not listening-specific. A fits the nurse's attentive communication with Mr. Gary, making it correct.