A nursing student on an obstetric rotation questions the floor nurse about the definition of the LVN/LPN scope of practice. What resource can the nurse suggest to the student?
a. American Nurses Association
b. State's board of nursing
c. Joint Commission
d. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
ANS: B
The scope of practice of the LVN/LPN is published by the state's board of nursing.
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