The American Nurses Association (ANA ) has adopted a code of ethics for professional nurses. Which of the following best describes the ANA code of ethics?
1. Serves as legal standards for professional practice
2. Reflects legal judgments in professional practice
3. Provides standards for professional practice
4. Alleviates suffering for those cared for by professional nurses
3. Provides standards for professional practice.
Rationale:
The ANA Code of Ethics is a formal statement of the group's ideals and values. It is a set of ethical principles that 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. Codes of ethics do not necessarily reflect legal judgments. Codes of ethics provide the atmosphere in which the nurse is able to alleviate suffering.
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