The nurse explains to a co-worker that in order to practice in an ethical manner,the first thing the nurse must do is to
A)clarify one's own values to be sure they can be helpful in ethical dilemmas
B)find an employer with organizational goals consistent with ethical practice.
C)follow an established set of rules when confronted with an ethics dilemma.
D)understand nursing's role in meeting the professional goals of nursing.

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The first step to being able to practice in an ethical manner is to understand the goals of nursing as a profession and the responsibility each nurse has in helping the profession meet its goals.
A solid understanding of one's own values is extremely important when working with ethical dilemmas,but this is not the first step in being able to practice in an ethical manner.
Health care organizations and patient care often have competing goals,because all organizations have to consider financial matters that are different from patient care issues.Although some employers may be known for unethical patient care practices,the chances of finding an organization with goals completely consistent with ethical nursing practice are slim.
When working with ethical dilemmas,there are no rules-only guidelines-because when working with people,there are innumerable variations in background and response.Nurses need ethical guidelines and processes to help them in their practices.

The Nurse Explains to a Co-Worker That in Order to Practice