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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