Who Defines the Standards of Care for the Practice of Nursing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Who defines the standards of care for the practice of nursing? (Select all that apply.)

• A) State boards of nursing
• B) Hospital policy and procedures
• C) Federal laws regulating health care
• D) The Joint Commission
• E) Professional nursing associations

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Definitions:

Environmental Influences

Factors within one's surroundings that can affect behaviors, development, and attitudes, including physical, social, and cultural aspects.

Sociocultural-Graded Influences

factors that affect individuals differently based on their social class, culture, ethnicity, or interaction with the social environment.

History-Graded Influences

Events or societal changes that impact cohorts differently, depending on their periods of birth, affecting individuals' development and experiences.

Sensitive Periods

Specific times in an individual's development during which they are more responsive to certain types of environmental stimuli or learning.