When practicing in a compact state:
a. the nurse must abide solely by the practice act of the largest state.
b. patients' rights in relation to the nurse practice act are protected by the mutual recognition model.
c. the nurse must pay for a license in all states that participate in the mutual recognition model.
d. the nurse must refer to the nurse practice act for the list of skills that can be performed.
ANS: B
Correct: Nurses who practice in a compact state are responsible for following the laws and regulations of each state in which they practice.
Incorrect:
a. The size of the state is not a criterion by which compact state regulation is determined.
c. The nurse is not required to apply for multiple individual state licenses.
d. The nurse practice act does not provide a list of skills that can be performed.
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