What is true of standards of nursing practice?
1. They are written by the American Medical Association.
2. They outline the minimal care expected by patients.
3. They affect only the nurse-patient relationship.
4. They define the nurse's professional legal obligations.
Correct Answer: 4
Standards of nursing practice define the nurse's ethical and legal obligations to clients and their support persons, to employers, and to society. The standards are established by the nursing profession. They outline nursing functions and the level of excellence required of the nurse.
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