NCLEX Pearson Ch.5 Values, Ethics and Advocacy 2022 LATEST

Which would the nurse Not list as a purpose of the nursing code of ethics when discussing it with a group of new employees? 1. Reminding nurses of the special responsibility they assume when caring for the sick 2. Guiding the profession in self-regulation 3. Providing solutions for specific ethical situations 4. Outlining the major ethical considerations of the nursing profession - 3.Providing solutions for specific ethical situations Nursing codes of ethics have the purpose of informing the public about MINIMUM professional standards; providing a sign of the profession's commitment to the public; outlining major ethical considerations of the profession; providing ethical standards for professional behavior; guiding the profession in self-regulation; and reminding nurses of the special responsibility they assume when caring for the sick.