Which nursing actions would exemplify cardinal virtues as seen by Plato and other virtue ethicists?
A) The nurse has developed the reputation of making wise decisions.
B) The nurse advocated for the patient's right to autonomy against a physician who is paternalistic.
C) When asked to work overtime shifts, the nurse always complies.
D) The nurse always puts the good of the unit before personal well-being.
E) The nurse treats all people working on the unit fairly and equally.

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Rationale 1: Wisdom in a cardinal virtue as described by Plato and other virtue ethicists.
Rationale 2: This action took courage on the part of the nurse which is one of the cardinal virtues as described by Plato and other virtue ethicists.
Rationale 3: This is an example of fortitude, but is not always wise, so a cardinal virtue is not demonstrated.
Rationale 4: This is an example of generosity, but is not always wise nor does it evidence self-respect. This is not an example of a cardinal virtue.
Rationale 5: This is an example of justice which is a cardinal virtue as described by Plato and other virtue ethicists.

Which Nursing Actions Would Exemplify Cardinal Virtues as Seen by Plato