When Nurses Provide Care to Clients, Nursing Actions Are Governed

question 5

Multiple Choice

When nurses provide care to clients, nursing actions are governed by established standards of nursing care, as well as both state and federal laws. Which are sources of law?

• A)Constitution
• B)Statutes
• C)State Nurse Practice Acts
• D)Joint Commission standards

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Definitions:

Wages

Payments made to workers or employees as compensation for their labor, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Bonuses

Extra payments given to employees above their normal compensation as a reward for performance or achievement.

Fringe Benefits

Additional benefits offered to employees beyond salaries and wages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation.

Nominal Wage

The amount of money paid to an employee before adjustments for inflation, often expressed as an hourly or annual figure.