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New - The addition of organizational ethics in Chapter 3 prepares students to handle ethical issues pertinent to nursing management and supervision, such as conflicts that can affect the ethical climate of a health care setting. Real-world applications New - Two- or three-part ongoing case studies, starting in Chapter 5, are new to this edition. They help readers apply chapter content to an individual patient, patient family, or practitioner. Expanded - Additional ethical scenarios give readers practice applying legal and ethical concepts in compliance with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Expanded - A broadened set of decision-making guidelines in Chapter 17 gives students a quick reference guide to ensure their actions comply with all pertinent legal and ethical standards. Benefits of creating a Pearson eText course Share highlights and notes with students. Add your personal teaching style to important topics, call out need-to-know information, or clarify difficult concepts directly in the eText. Access reading analytics.
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