The recently graduated nurse recognizes that standards provide information and guidelines for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Nurses in their practice
2. Development of policies and protocols
3. Developing basic nursing care
4. Writing a state's nurse practice act
5. Who can and cannot consent to treatment
1, 2
Explanation: 1. Standards of care provide information and guidelines for nurses in their practice.
2. Standards of care provide information and guidelines for development of policies and protocols in healthcare settings.
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