A nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for professional nurses. Which student nurse response describes the ANA code of ethics?
A) "It alleviates suffering for those cared for by professional nurses."
B) "It provides standards for professional nursing practice."
C) "It reflects legal judgments in professional nursing practice."
D) "It serves as legal standards for professional nursing practice."
Answer: B
The ANA Code of Ethics is a formal statement of the group's ideals and values. It is a set of ethical principles that serves as a standard for professional actions. Codes of ethics usually have higher requirements than legal standards, and they are never lower than the legal standards of the profession. Codes of ethics do not necessarily reflect legal judgments. Codes of ethics provide the atmosphere in which the nurse is able to alleviate suffering.
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