A Nurse Manager Is Discussing the RN's Scope of Practice

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager is discussing the RN's scope of practice with a new hire. Which statement, made by the new hire, is not true of the RN's scope of practice?

• A) "A nurse may be disciplined by the Board of Nursing for practicing beyond his or her scope of practice."
• B) "Scope of practice is legally defined by the American Nurses Association."
• C) "Scope of practice defines the responsibilities of nurses."
• D) "Scope of practice can be found in state nurse practice acts."

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