The Nurse Practice Act is a law that defines and regulates the practice of nursing in the United States. Based on the fact that this law that requires regulation of nursing practice, what are the components of the Nursing Practice Act?
1 . Definition of practical and registered nursing
2 . Primary care provider functions protected for nurses by the law
3 . Establishment of requirements for licensure
4 . Procedures for issue and renewal of nursing licenses
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
C
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The various components of the Nurse Practice Act include definition of practical and registered nursing; nursing functions protected by the law; establishment of requirements for licensure; and procedure for issue and renewal of nursing licenses.
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