Standards of nursing practice are developed within the profession to describe practice and establish the minimum level of safe practice. The purpose of standards of nursing practice can include:
a. helping to ensure that nurses are competent and safe to practice.
b. serving as a guide for nurses providing care.
c. determining whether the actions of nurses accused of malpractice are consistent with reasonable expectations.
d. all of the above.
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