The state board of nursing has brought action against a nurse's license based upon violation of a regulation. What is true about this scenario?
1. These rules and regulations have the force of law.
2. Rules and regulations are internal to the state board, not the nurse.
3. Violation of a rule or regulation is not the same as violation of the state nursing practice act.
4. Rules and regulations are only suggested standards of care and do not have to be followed.
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Rationale: Each state publishes acceptable standards of care as part of the nurse practice act or through the rules and regulations promulgated by the state board of nursing. These rules and regulations have the force of law and must be followed. Violation of these standards opens the nurse to possible disciplinary action by the board.
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