The Novice Nurse Is Applying the ANA Code of Ethics

question 10

Multiple Choice

The novice nurse is applying the ANA Code of Ethics to the care of individuals with mental illness. Which reflects its appropriate use? Select all that apply.

• A) As a framework to help nurses solve ethical dilemmas.
• B) As an affirmation of nursing's nonnegotiable ethical standards.
• C) As an answer to specific ethical challenges which nurses face in clinical practice.
• D) As a reference for how the nursing profession sees itself in terms of its obligation to society.
• E) As a brief description of the ethical obligations and duties of all persons who enter the nursing profession.

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Definitions:

Infant

A very young child or baby, typically under one year of age.

Rhythmicity

The characteristic of having a regular repetitive pattern or beat, often applied to biological processes or music.

Distractibility

The ease with which an individual can be pulled away from their focus or task by irrelevant stimuli or thoughts.

Slow-To-Warm-Up

A temperament style where individuals are initially hesitant or cautious in new situations but become more comfortable with time.