The legal definition of nursing for any particular state can be found in the
a. state legislature's official newsletter.
b. state board of nursing's bylaws.
c. governor's official papers.
d. state's nurse practice act.
ANS: D
A
The legal definition of nursing is not found in the state legislature's official newsletter.
B
The state board of nursing administers the nurse practice act of that state, and its bylaws govern its internal functioning.
C
The governor's office does not determine the legal definition of nursing.
D
Each state's nurse practice act contains the legal definition of nursing for a particular state.
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