Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2010 ) describes the model of professional nursing practice regulation. What is the base on which this model stands?
1. Nursing practice acts and rules and regulations
2. Scope of practice, standards of practice, code of ethics, specialty certification
3. Healthcare policies and procedures
4. Self-determination
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Explanation: 1. In the pyramid model, this is level 2
2. In the pyramid model, this is the base.
3. In the pyramid model, this is level 3.
4. In the pyramid model, this is level 4.
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