Author Question: What is the function of the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses? A) Serves to ... (Read 126 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What is the function of the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses?

A) Serves to establish personal ethics for nurses
B) Delineates nurses' conduct and responsibilities
C) Serves as a guideline for all health care practice
D) Plays an important role in legal proceedings

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The physician orders two units of packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

The nurse states to the surgeon that it is unethical to go against the patient's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best description of the nurse's intentions?

A) Acting in the patient's best interest
B) Siding with the patient over the surgeon
C) Observing institutional policies
D) Being legally responsible

mjbamaung · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The ANA recently revised the Code of Ethics for Nurses that delineates the conduct and responsibilities expected of all nurses in their nursing practices.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Nurses' ethical obligations include acting in the best interest of their clients, not only as individual practitioners, but also as members of the nursing profession, the health care team, and the community at large.