A nurse has relocated to a different state and is reading the nurse practice act of this state. Why must the nurse become familiar with the information in this document? (Select all that apply.)
a. Because the nurse is required to follow such laws when providing nursing care
b. Because the nurse may be sued at any time for any reason
c. Because the nurse may be terminated by the agency if the law is not upheld
d. Because the nurse may have to quote the law to clients to explain nursing procedures
e. Because this law will protect the agency from lawsuits brought by unhappy clients
f. Because this law will protect the rights of both the nurses giving care and their clients
ANS: A, F
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