A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to provide care to patients. Which guide is the nurse using?

A) Code of ethics
B) Standards of practice
C) Standards of professional performance
D) Quality and safety education for nurses

The code of ethics is the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients. The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care. The ANA Standards of Professional Performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Quality and safety education for nurses addresses the challenge to prepare nurses with the competencies needed to continuously improve the quality of care in their work environments.