Calvin is considering a transfer to the interventional radiology department. He's unfamiliar with the expectations in the nursing role within that department and looks for practice guidelines. What is this an example of?
A. Standard of practice
B. Scope of practice
C. American nurses Association code of ethics
D. Nurse practice acts
A. Standard of practice
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