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When practicing in a compact state:

  • A. the nurse must abide solely by the practice act of the largest state.
  • B. patients' rights in relation to the nurse practice act are protected by the mutual recognition model.
  • C. the nurse must pay for a license in all states that participate in the mutual recognition model.
  • D. the nurse must refer to the nurse practice act for the list of skills that can be performed.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because in a compact state, the mutual recognition model allows nurses to practice across state lines without obtaining additional licenses. This model ensures that patients' rights are protected by requiring nurses to adhere to the nurse practice act of the state where the patient is located. This promotes nursing mobility while maintaining regulatory standards.

A is incorrect because nurses must follow the nurse practice act of the state where they are practicing, not necessarily the largest state. C is incorrect because nurses do not have to pay for a license in all participating states under the mutual recognition model. D is incorrect because the nurse practice act outlines the scope of practice, not necessarily the list of skills that can be performed across state lines.