A Student Nurse Asks, "What's the Difference Between Laws and Ethics

question 9

Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks, "What's the difference between laws and ethics?" Which response best explains the difference between nursing laws and ethics?

• A) "Ethics refer to expected behavior of nurses, but laws require mandatory observance by nurses."
• B) "Nursing ethics are formalized by statutes, whereas laws are permissive codes."
• C) "Ethics are derived from laws, whereas laws are enacted by nonnurse legislators."
• D) "Ethics are specific to individual agencies, but laws are state specific."

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