Advocacy in nursing is guided by which code of ethics?

• A. American Medical Association Code Of Ethics
• B. American Nurses Association Code Of Ethics
• C. International Standards Organization Guidelines
• D. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Guidelines

Answer: (B)

Advocacy in nursing is guided by a code of ethics that establishes the standards for professional conduct and the duty to protect and support patients. The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses is designed specifically for nursing practice, outlining the nurse’s responsibilities to promote patient rights, safety, autonomy, and well-being, and to speak up when care or patient welfare is at risk. This makes it the best fit for guiding advocacy in nursing because it directly addresses the ethical obligations and professional duties of nurses. Other codes mentioned are not nursing-specific: the AMA Code of Ethics serves physicians, ISO guidelines are general technical standards, and CDC guidelines are public health recommendations rather than a professional ethics code for nursing.