An explicit declaration of primary goals and values of the profession that indicates the "profession's acceptance of the responsibility and trust with which it has been invested by society" is:

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A code of nursing ethics outlines the fundamental values and principles that guide the nursing profession. It reflects the profession's commitment to ethical practice and defines the standards of behavior for nurses. It is an explicit declaration of the primary goals and values of the profession that acknowledges the responsibility and trust that society has placed in nurses.  Standard of nursing practice, autonomy, and constitution are important concepts but do not specifically address the question of a profession's acceptance of responsibility and trust.

An Explicit Declaration of Primary Goals and Values of the Profession