The American Nurses Association (ANA) addresses all of the following except:
a. needle stick injuries c. rights of employees
b. violence in the workplace d. job seniority
D
The ANA protects, defends, and educates nurses about their rights as employees under the law. The ANA also addresses the growing number of occupational hazards that threaten nurses, such as needle stick injuries, latex sensitivity, back injuries, and violence. The ANA is a leader in promoting improved work environments and the value of nurses as professionals, essential providers, and decision makers in all practice settings.
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