A nurse is implementing care based on moral and ethical principles. What should the nurse do FIRST to accomplish a personal professional code of ethics consistent with American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses?
1) Deliver care that preserves and protects patient autonomy and self-determination
2) Explore personal values and beliefs because they affect nursing decisions
3) Implement culturally competent and sensitive nursing care to patients
4) Respect the inherent worth and uniqueness of each individual patient