Which of these types of laws establish the parameters within which nurses must practice to obtain and maintain their licenses?
a. Administrative law
b. Moral law
c. Tort law
d. Civil law
ANS: A
A. State nursing practice laws and the attendant nursing regulations establish the parameters within which nurses must practice and are referred to as administrative laws. B, C, and D are not associated with nursing licensure.
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