Hospital administration requires that the committee seeking to change nursing policy and procedures review external sources for these standards. Where should the committee look for these standards?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Current nursing literature
2. Individual nurse's experience and education
3. Federal organizations
4. The hospital's position job descriptions.
5. State boards of nursing
1,3,5
Rationale: Current nursing literature is a good source of timely information regarding standards of care.
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