- Explain how cognitive development, values, moral frameworks, and codes of ethics affect moral decisions.
- Explain how nurses use knowledge of values transmission and values clarification to make ethical decisions and facilitate ethical decision making by clients.
- When presented with an ethical situation, identify the moral issues and principles involved.
- Explain the uses and limitations of professional codes of ethics.
- Discuss common ethical issues currently facing health care professionals.
- Describe ways in which nurses can enhance their ethical decision making and practice.
- Discuss the advocacy role of the nurse.
