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Key components of professional ethics in nursing: :red_flag:, Professional…

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      - Informed consent: Ensuring patients understand their treatment options and outcomes before making decisions.
      - Supporting patient decisions even when they may differ from the nurse’s personal views.
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      - Providing necessary care and treatments to improve patient health.
      - Taking actions that maximize benefits and minimize harm (e.g., administering medications correctly and in a timely manner).
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      - Preventing harm by following infection control protocols to avoid patient exposure to infections.
      - Ensuring medications and treatments are administered safely and correctly.
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      - Providing care regardless of a patient's race, gender, socioeconomic status, or background.
      - Advocating for equitable healthcare policies and treatment options.
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      - Disclosing the truth about a patient's diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis in a compassionate and respectful manner.
      - Not withholding information that could impact a patient’s decision-making.
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      - Keeping patient information confidential and not sharing it without permission (unless required by law).
      - Following through on promises made to patients and their families, such as ensuring follow-up care or support.
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      - Ensuring patient records and personal information are kept secure and only shared with authorized personnel.
      - Discussing patient care privately and in settings that prevent unauthorized individuals from overhearing.
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      - Reporting mistakes or errors that could affect patient care and taking corrective actions.
      - Continuously updating skills and knowledge to ensure high standards of practice.
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      - Being honest about one's competence, asking for help when necessary, and providing quality care.
      - Acting ethically even in difficult situations, such as when there are conflicts of interest or personal challenges.
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        Treating patients with respect regardless of their background or medical condition.
        
        Involving patients in decision-making and respecting their cultural or religious preferences in healthcare.