Nurses must be aware that disciplinary action by the state board of nursing can include such things as fines, suspension of nursing licensure, and:
a. mandatory reeducation in the area of the violation
b. revocation of nursing license
c. immediate retaking of the NCLEX
d. a minimum of 1,000 hours of community service
B
The practice of nursing is regulated in every state by its nursing practice or title act, which is determined by the legislatures of individual states and involves both public and civil law. The legislatures of each state provide for a board of nursing that is responsible for determining and regulating nursing practice in that state, including eligibility for licensure (public law). Boards also have the authority to bring disciplinary action against a nurse for violation of rules and regulations established by the board (civil law).
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a. "Patients should be included in the planning process." b. "Patient families should not interfere in the planning process." c. "The planning process should focus on short-term goals only." d. "Planning is the first phase of the nursing process."
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1. Hamburger with French fries 2. Pizza with a fruit plate 3. Chicken strips with chips 4. Fajita with rice
After several days of starvation, the body tissues obtain more of their energy from
a. glucose. b. glycogen. c. amino acids. d. ketone bodies.