The nurse is reviewing the ANA (American Nurses Association) Code of Ethics for Nurses. What should the nurse identify as a characteristic of this code?
1. It is a formal statement.
2. It contains the same standards as legal standards.
3. It is shared by group members.
4. It reflects legal judgments.
5. It serves as a standard for professional actions.
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: A code of ethics is a formal statement of a group's ideals and values. It is a set of ethical principles that (a) is shared by members of the group, (b) reflects their moral (not legal) judgments over time, and (c) serves as a standard for their professional actions. Codes of ethics usually have higher requirements than legal standards, and they are never lower than the legal standards of the profession.
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