Who of the following is an advanced practice nurse?
a. A certified registered nurse (RN) who pro-vides primary care to low-risk clients in a community health center
b. An RN who works in the high-risk newborn nursery
c. An RN who assists the physician during a cesarean section delivery
d. A master's prepared RN who is a manager of a large labor and delivery unit
A
Advanced practice specialities involve additional certification beyond licensure. An RN who works in the high-risk newborn nursery and one who assist the physician during a cesarean section hold positions that do not require additional certification. A master's prepared nurse can serve as a manager without being certified as an advanced practice nurse.
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