Management of CareQuestion 439 of 2368
A state law on a controlled substance is stricter than the federal law. Which law must the nurse follow?
- The federal law only
- The state law only when working in an outpatient clinic
- The law that is easier to document
- The stricter law, whether it is state or federal
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Correct answer: The stricter law, whether it is state or federal
Health care professionals must follow the most stringent of state and federal laws.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026