Which of the following best describes the legal definition of a nurse? Assume all education programs are accredited.

A) Graduate of a nursing education program and has passed the National Council Licensure Exam
B) Person with advanced training and certified to administer medications in most healthcare settings
C) Graduate licensed to practice in an acute care setting or a home care environment
D) Graduate with advanced education licensed to practice under the direct supervision of a physician

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Martina Saber · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :   The best legal description of the nurse is one who has graduated from an accredited nursing education program and has passed the NCLEX exam.Persons certified to administer medications may be certified medication technicians and not necessarily nurses.Additionally,nurses can practice in a vast array of areas,not exclusively in an acute care setting or in home care.Practicing under the direct supervision of a physician is descriptive of a physician's assistant.

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