A Nurse Manager Is Discussing the RN's Scope of Practice

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager is discussing the RN's scope of practice with a new hire. Which statement, made by the new hire, is not true of the RN's scope of practice?

A) "A nurse may be disciplined by the Board of Nursing for practicing beyond his or her scope of practice."
B) "Scope of practice is legally defined by the American Nurses Association."
C) "Scope of practice defines the responsibilities of nurses."
D) "Scope of practice can be found in state nurse practice acts."