The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes nurses should not participate in active euthanasia (and assisted suicide) because such acts violate ____.

A) the Patient Self-Determination Act
B) civil laws
C) the Good Samaritan laws
D) the Code of Ethics for Nurse

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Final Answer : D , Explanation :  The ANA defines assisted suicide,a form of active euthanasia,as providing a patient the means to end his life,with full knowledge of the patient's intentions to do so.The ANA believes that participation in active euthanasia violates the Code of Ethics for Nurses and the ethical traditions of the profession.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes nurses should not participate in active euthanasia (and assisted suicide) because such acts violate ____.

A) the Patient Self-Determination Act
B) civil laws
C) the Good Samaritan laws
D) the Code of Ethics for Nurse

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes nurses should not participate in active euthanasia (and assisted suicide) because such acts violate ____.A) the Patient Self-Determination ActB) civil lawsC) the Good Samaritan lawsD) the Code of Ethics for Nurse

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes nurses should not participate in active euthanasia (and assisted suicide) because such acts violate ____.

A) the Patient Self-Determination Act
B) civil laws
C) the Good Samaritan laws
D) the Code of Ethics for Nurse