Which Statement Regarding the Code of Ethics for Nursing Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the Code of Ethics for Nursing is accurate?

• A) The Code of Ethics for Nurses is usurped by state or federal laws.
• B) It allows the nurse to focus on the good of society rather than the uniqueness of the patient.
• C) The Code of Ethics for Nurses was recently adopted by the American Nurses Association.
• D) It provides society with a set of expectations of the nursing profession.

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