Which Statement Best Describes the Code of Ethics of the American

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the Code of Ethics of the American Nurses Association?

• A)A moral statement of accountability for practicing nurses and for student nurses
• B)A legal document describing the responsibilities of the nurse
• C)A statement regarding nursing care that outlines principles for the hospital to use to evaluate quality of care
• D)A document that is used as a guide for the nurse to consider in the decision-making process in legal situations

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Experience of sensing things while awake that appear to be real but instead have been created by the mind.

Sensations

Feelings or perceptions resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a particular time of the year, usually in winter.

Altered Consciousness

Any state of awareness that is significantly different from the normal waking state, including states of heightened awareness or conditions like coma.