The Nursing Instructor Is Conducting a Class Regarding Nursing Ethics

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nursing instructor is conducting a class regarding nursing ethics with a group of first-year nursing students.The instructor determines that the students have retained the necessary information when the student makes which statement regarding the ANA Code of Ethics?

• A) "It is used by all health care professionals."
• B) "It guides nurses in their professional behavior and relationships."
• C) "It is the only code of ethics available for nurses."
• D) "It forms the basis for possible lawsuits."

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Definitions:

Anesthetics

Substances that induce insensitivity to pain, often used during surgical procedures.

Analgesics

Medications designed to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness, also known as painkillers.

Perception Of Pain

The way in which pain is recognized, interpreted, and emotionally experienced by individuals.

Stress Hormones

Hormones released in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that prepare the body to face a threat or flee to safety.