The ANA Code of Ethics currently emphasizes the word “patient” instead of the word “client” in referring to nursing care recipients.

The ANA Code of Ethics currently emphasizes the word “patient” instead of the word “client” in referring to nursing care recipients.

The ANA Code of Ethics currently emphasizes the word “patient” instead of the word “client” in referring to nursing care recipients. Do you agree with this change? Why or why not?

Review the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements found in Appendix B of your Butts text.