QUESTION

Defining ethics and ethical dilemmas, and legal and legislative issues
Understanding the frameworks that govern ethical decision making
Distinguishing between legal and ethical obligations in decision making
Demonstrating self-awareness relating to the ethical frameworks and ethical principles strongly influence one’s personal decision making
Correlating the legal authority of nursing practice and the nursing profession
Selecting appropriate nursing actions in sensitive clinical situations
Describing appropriate methods of ensuring informed consent
Separating legal and ethical accountability