The practice of the licensed practical nurse is
a. Determined by the needs of the nursing facility or hospital
b. Defined by shift-related responsibilities
c. Prescribed by the RN charge nurse, shift supervisor, or director of nursing service
d. Dictated by the State Nurse Practice Act
D
The State Nurse Practice Act is what defines the scope of practice for the practical nurse. Responses A, B, and C are appropriate ways to define the job responsibilities of the practical nurse, but these job responsibilities must be within the practical nursing scope of practice.
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