Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding of the nurse practice act?
a. "The nurse practice act defends any action the nurse may take.".
b. "The nurse practice act defines the scope of practice for each level of licensure.".
c. "The nurse practice act details pay raises for each year of service to an organiza-tion.".
d. "The nurse practice act has language that grants nurses vacation time.".
B
The nurse practice act defines the scope of practice for each level of licensure. It is a type of state statutory law and can be obtained from the state board of nursing or online. It does not defend any action the nurse may take, detail pay raises, or discuss vacation time.
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