Why Is It Advantageous for Nurses to Have Knowledge of Ethical

Multiple Choice

Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?

A) Ethical theories encourage nurses to critique others' points of view.
B) Nurses are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
C) Ethical theories help nurses explain to the rest of the team why nurses have a greater understanding of the patient's perspective.
D) This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures only.