Standards of Nursing Practice Are Developed Within the Profession to Describe

question 13

Multiple Choice

Standards of nursing practice are developed within the profession to describe practice and establish the minimum level of safe practice. The purpose of standards of nursing practice can include:

• A) helping to ensure that nurses are competent and safe to practice.
• B) serving as a guide for nurses providing care.
• C) determining whether the actions of nurses accused of malpractice are consistent with reasonable expectations.
• D) all of the above.

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