Table 3.

Items and factor loadings of the nursing student moral sensitivity questionnaire

Items	Factor loading
Factor 1. Patient-centered care (Accounts for 32.44% of the explained variance)
1. I make an effort to handle and document the vital signs and charting records for which I am responsible, rather than relying on others.	.504
2. When answering patients’ questions about their treatment, it is important to me to be truthful and honest.	.478
3. I am willing to apologize to patients in the event of any negligence in the nursing care, even if I may face criticism.	.604
4. Regardless of my busy schedule, I prioritize following the standard operation procedure and avoid rushing through procedures.	.371
5. I provide quality care to all patients regardless of their identities.	.787
6. When confronted with the task of juggling my internship assignments and patient care, I prioritize the needs of the patient.	.459
7. Even in situations where the hospital does not provide an enclosing curtain, I proactively seek methods to ensure the privacy of patients when performing nursing care that involve exposing the genital area.	.394
Factor 2. Principle of nonmaleficence (Accounts for 8.35% of the explained variance)
8. Even when faced with multiple patients in need of eating assistance, I prioritize accommodating the patient’s eating pace and avoid pressuring them to eat faster.	.630
9. If I observe a student nurse performing nursing skills or administering medication incorrectly, I will make an effort to intervene and prevent harm to the patient.	.515
10. I would feel uneasy if I were to ignore incorrect caring practices that may potentially impact the patient’s health	.649
11. I foster a professional relationship during nursing practices by maintaining emotional stability.	.515
Factor 3. Professional responsibilities (Accounts for 6.83% of the explained variance)
12. Throughout the internship phase, I am confident in my ability to perform aseptic procedures accurately.	.657
13. I recognize that the provision of sufficient materials is essential of following standardized procedures for patient safety. Therefore, I am willing to raise requests during the internship evaluation meetings.	.566
14. Throughout my internship, I am committed to fostering a caring and empathetic nurse-patient relationship, even when faced with challenging attitudes.	.535
Factor 4. Moral conflicts (Accounts for 5.53% of the explained variance)
15. I would feel uneasy if I have to comply with instructions that contradicted my professional knowledge.	.664
16. The practices in the clinical unit differ from the nursing standards I learned in school, which makes me feel upset.	.618
Factor 5. Maintenance of privacy (Accounts for 5.13% of the explained variance)
17. I avoid discussing patients’ information in elevators, restaurants, or other public places.	.540
18. I feel uneasy when I hear medical staff discussing and disclosing personal information about patients.	.614