The nursing faculty member correctly classifies the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics as a tool for
a. articulating actions that incorporate professional values.
b. describing ethics associated with membership in the ANA.
c. listing and explaining ethical principles used in nursing.
d. solving ethical dilemmas encountered in daily practice.
A
The ANA Code of Ethics articulates actions that exemplify the ethics of professional nursing. Although the code is not a list of behaviors, some activities are specified, and others can be inferred.
The ethics described in the ANA Code pertain to the profession of nursing, not just to members of the ANA.
The code does not contain a list and explanation of ethical principles.
The code is not a tool for problem solving.
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