element related to nurses and practice that is relevant to this case is that the nurse must take responsibility and accountability for nursing practice. Regarding nurses and the profession, the nurse must determine and implement acceptable standards of clinical nursing practice. Code elements related to this case regarding nurses and co-workers include: the nurse must sustain a cooperative relationship with coworkers in nursing and other fields, and the nurse must take appropriate action to safeguard individuals when their care is endangered by a co-worker or any other person (ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2000).
The 2001 Code of Ethics for Nurses - Provisions, provides a recent revision of the codes. Those stipulated in the provisions that are relevant to this case include: The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community; and the nurse promotes, advocates f
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