A nurse is reviewing the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements related to whistle-blowing. Which point would the nurse expect to find?
A) Little guidance for nurses about issues related to whistle-blowing and whether to become whistle-blowers
B) Suggestions on how to avoid whistle-blowing if it means that such action would result in disruption of patient care
C) Recommendation that as a patient advocate, nurses must be alert to and take appropriate action regarding any individual or practice placing a patient's rights or best interest in jeopardy
D) Arguments that nurses are charged with the responsibility to act in a manner consistent with their professional responsibilities and practice standards, unless the personal risks are too great
C
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