A group of students have been examining the functions of the state board of nursing and the state nurse practice act. Which best describes a nursing practice act?
A) The law that defines the practice of nursing in a state
B) Rules and regulations for nursing education in a state
C) A document that describes the process of a hearing for nurses
D) A document that describes the process of delegation
Ans: A
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The best description of the nurse practice act is the law that defines the practice of nursing in a state. The other answers are merely a component of the encompassing law.
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