The American Nurses Association House of Delegates Adopted the Code

question 14

Multiple Choice

The American Nurses Association House of Delegates adopted the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in

• A) The profession of nursing is responsible for making political statements and supporting nurse-friendly candidates for office. .
• B) The nurse's primary focus is on acute bedside nursing, followed by community health care to promote seamless care.
• 2001. Which of the following is included in this code?
• C) The nurse owes duty primarily to the physician to strive to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient.
• D) The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.

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Definitions:

Legal Merits

The inherent rights and wrongs of a legal case, as distinct from extraneous or technical aspects, used in determining the justice of the case.

Stare Decisis

A legal principle that obliges courts to follow the rulings of higher courts in similar cases to ensure consistency and predictability in the law.

Precedents

Past legal decisions or rulings that serve as a guide for determining outcomes in similar future cases.

Jurisdictions

The authority given to legal bodies to make legal decisions and judgments, often defined by geographic area or subject matter.