Standards of care serve as safety guidelines established by the profession for nursing practice. While they are not necessarily laws, failure to comply with standards of care can result in legal and ethical consequences. Additionally, standards of care help to ensure safe and effective nursing practice by outlining best practices and expectations for nurses.

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Standards of Care

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Standards of care:

A) allow professional nurses to practice without boundaries.
B) determine a professional nurse's rights in delivering nursing care.
C) serve as safety guidelines established by the profession for nursing practice.
D) serve as laws that must be abided by in providing nursing care.

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