In addition to the code of ethics, nurses have implemented standards of nursing practice to ensure the professional integrity of our work. Ethical standards are supported by external legal and regulatory sanctions from peer professional associations (NET, 2001). Nurses should strive to provide patients with the opportunity to participate in care planning, ensure that patients find plans acceptable, and support plan implementation. Regarding the fair treatment of patients, including not granting special privileges or denying aspects of care that are routinely provided to others