The nursing student asks the nurse educator to explain the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses. Which statement does the nurse educator include in the explanation?
A)"The ANA Code of Ethics is not subject to public scrutiny."
B)"The ANA Code of Ethics is not legally binding."
C)"Nursing codes cannot be used to determine the legality of nursing actions."
D)"Laws related to nursing practice usually exceed ethical obligations."

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The ANA Code of Ethics provides a framework for ethical practice but is not legally binding, meaning it does not have the force of law but guides nurses in ethical decision-making.

The Nursing Student Asks the Nurse Educator to Explain the American