The nurse's obligations in ethical situations include which actions? Select all that apply.
A)Advocating for the patient.
B)Engaging with institutional ethics committees.
C)Improving personal ethical decision making abilities.
D)Respecting patient confidentiality.
E)Functioning independently when ethical problems arise.

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Nurses have a duty to advocate for their patients, engage with ethics committees to address and resolve ethical issues, continuously improve their ethical decision-making skills, and respect patient confidentiality. Functioning independently when ethical problems arise is not always appropriate, as collaboration and consultation are often necessary.

The Nurse's Obligations in Ethical Situations Include Which Actions? Select