What is the major advantage of "sunset laws"?
A) Nurses can modify their standards of practice on a daily basis.
B) They guarantee that the legislature will review and evaluate agencies and programs.
C) The legislature can close facilities that do not meet governmental requirements.
D) Facilities must renew their accreditation in a specified amount of time.
Ans: B
Because sunset laws are set to expire at a specified point in time, legislatures are
obligated to review and evaluate them prior to expiry. Sunset laws do not directly influence the
nurses' standards of practice, the quality of healthcare facilities, or the accreditation process.
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