The Nurse Practice Act: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) Provides a code of ethics for nurses
B) Is established by each state to define the scope of nursing practice in that state
C) Protects nurses from lawsuits for violating rules about patients' confidentiality
D) Establishes fair compensation and benefits for nurses
E) Dictates the acceptable scope of practice for the different levels of nursing
F) Applies only to nurses in supervisory positions
A, E
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