Which Statement About the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is accurate?

• A)The state's legal requirements exceed those of the Code of Ethics.
• B)The primary purpose of the Code is to show physicians that nurses are professional.
• C)The Code was formulated by physicians for all nurses.
• D)The Code sets forth the values and ethical principles that guide clinical decisions.

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Definitions:

Motor Tic

Involuntary, sudden, repetitive motor movement or vocalization, often associated with conditions like Tourette syndrome.

Stereotypic Movement

Repetitive, seemingly driven, and nonfunctional motor behavior, such as hand waving or head banging, often seen in individuals with developmental disorders.

Autism Spectrum

A range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Childhood Onset Fluency

Relates to the development of smooth, uninterrupted speech in early childhood, often concerning the study or treatment of speech disorders.