What responsibility does the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics require of the nurse beyond giving excellent care to patients?
a. Accept longer work schedules to ensure that professional care is always available to clients
b. Recognize the need for experienced nurses to mentor new graduates to help increase and expand the number of professionals available
c. Support health legislation to improve accessibility and cost of health care
d. Volunteer to work overtime as needed to ensure maximum quality of care
ANS: C
The ANA Code of Ethics promotes social reform by focusing on health policy and legislation to positively affect accessibility, quality, and cost of health care. The code does not directly address workplace issues, such as work schedules or need for overtime.
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