In regard to the purpose of the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nursing with Interpretative Statements, which of the following is a false statement?
Currently Selected: C
A "It is an expression of nursing's own understanding of its commitment to society."
B "It is a succinct statement of the ethical values, obligations, duties, and professional ideals of nurses individually and collectively."
C "It is the profession's non-negotiable ethical standard."
D "It is the profession's negotiable ethical standard."