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

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."