Which levels of regulation must the nurse adhere to when administering medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. City
b. County
c. Federal
d. State
e. Institutional
ANS: C, D, E
Nurses who give medications have three levels of rules to follow: federal (describes and controls), state (regulates who dispenses), and individual hospital or agency (has other guidelines or policies).
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