Why is trust essential to an ethical nurse?patient relationship?
a. Nurses are often acting in place of a parent
b. Nurses are in a position of power, as they are caring for people at their most vulnerable
c. Nurses make decisions for patients while they are incompetent
d. The CNA's Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses states that trust is required
Answer: b. Patients trust that nurses will take care of all of their needs in a competent manner. If trust does not exist, then the nurse cannot do her job, and the patient does not get the care that he needs.
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