How does the early purpose for the founding of the American Nurses Association (ANA) differ
from the current focus of the organization?
A) The early purpose of the ANA was to create and maintain a code of ethics for nursing while
the ANA today also serves as a vehicle for influencing health care policy.
B) The early purpose of the ANA was to establish a moral standard for nurses while the ANA
today allows ethical standards to be established by State Boards of Nurse Examiners.
C) The early purpose of the ANA was to serve as a voice for all nurses while the ANA today
serves to establish public policy.
D) The early purpose of the ANA was to create a communication forum for nurses across the
nation while the ANA today serves as a vehicle for influencing health care policy.
A
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A) Na. B) fiber. C) carbohydrates. D) calories.
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