The nurse reviews the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses. Which of the following is included in this code?
1. Care is provided with compassion and respect.
2. Primary commitment is to the client.
3. Strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the client.
4. Delegation is not an option.
5. Client needs supercede those of the nurse.
6. Collaboration with other health care professionals is expected.
1, 2, 3, 6
The American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses has nine statements that define and guide the moral sense of nursing. These statements include: 1) care is provided with compassion and respect; 2) primary commitment is to the client; 3) strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the client; 4) and collaborate with other health care professionals. Delegation is to be conducted to provide optimum client care. The nurse owes the same duties to self as others.
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