Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?
a. it encourages nurses to critique others' points of view
b. it allows nurses to justify and defend their positions on a situation
c. it allows nurses to use rhetoric to convince an interdisciplinary team
d. it allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures only
Answer: B. it is appropriate for nurses to justify and defend positions on an ethical patient situation. often the nurse knows the patient best and has relevant information to contribute to the decision-making process.
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