1. Explain the harms that the IRBS are concerned with in research.

2. Explain how the profession of nursing incorporates ethics into practice and the profession.

3. Discuss one example of an ethical issue and how the ethical principles apply to this issue.

Critical thinking activities:

Select one of the following topics: confidentiality and informed consent; advance directives; living wills, DNR; or organ donation. Explain what it is in language that consumers could understand. What makes the issue you selected an ethical and legal issue.