Each state has laws regarding drug administration by nurses. What is this legislation part of?
a. National League for Nurses
b. American Nurses Association
c. Nurse practice acts
d. Drug standards
ANS: C
Each state legislates the practice of nursing, including medication administration. These are the nurse practice acts.
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