Which professional statement makes it clear that a nurse's responsibility is first to the patient and second to the institution?
a. Nursing's Social Policy
b. Nursing's Social Justice Policy
c. The Code of Ethics
d. The bylaws of the American Organization of Nurse Executives
ANS: C
The Code of Ethics makes it clear that a nurse's responsibility is first to the patient and second to the institution.
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