Apply the ANA Code of Ethics to care of families including client rights, dilemmas

between individual rights and the common good, identification of choices and
possible consequences.
As stated in the code of ethics written by the American Nurses Association,
provision 1.3 Nurses respect the dignity and right of all human beings regardless of the
factors contributing to the persons health status. Upon reading the patients medical
records and learning that the infection may have been caused by the mother purposely
breaking the skin, it was difficult for me not to be judgmental and blame her as the
primary cause of the hospital stay. The code of ethics goes on to say, Respect is
extended to all who require and receive nursing care in the promotion of health,
prevention of illness and injury, restoration of health, alleviation of pain and suffering, or
provision of supportive care. No matter how the situation turned out this way, the patient
and his family deserve respect and proper nursing care just like everyone else. Instead of
being angry, I can look for opportunities to educate then on illness prevention and health
promotion, which could also benefit the whole family. During times of hospitalizations,
families should feel safe and that they are taken care of.