The Code of Ethics for Nurses:

A) Is legally binding
B) Is not legally binding
C) Is legally binding in some circumstances
D) Cannot be used in legal cases

Codes of ethics are open to public scrutiny.The ethical aspects of nursing work,just like the technical aspects,are subject to review by professional groups and licensure boards,which may use sanctions to punish code violations.The Code of Ethics for Nurses establishes standards of practice for nurses.Although nursing codes are not legally binding,they are often used in legal cases involving nurses (e.g.,malpractice)to identify deviations from professional standards of practice.