The LPNs/LVNs will use the Nurse Practice Act as a guide in their practice. The Nurse Practice Act (select all that apply):
A.
Is a federal document that all states must follow.
B.
Is established by each state to define the scope of nursing practice in that state.
C.
Protects nurses from lawsuits for violating rules about patients' confidentiality.
D.
Established fair compensation and benefits for nurses.
E.
Dictates the acceptable scope of practice for the different levels of nursing.
ANS: B, E
A nurse will consult the Nurse Practice Act in his ro her state to determine if the nurse is performing at the appropriate level based on one's preparation.
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