Within nursing practice, the use of advanced practice roles is an example of:
a. cross-training.
b. departmentalization.
c. fragmentation.
d. specialization.
Answer: d. specialization.
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1. "Many types of cancer are difficult to diagnose, and might not show early symptoms." 2. "You may feel guilty, but you should not blame yourself." 3. "Most cancers can be treated easily." 4. "Early diagnosis is not significant in the diagnosis and management of cancer."
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a. Stress ulcers b. Peptic ulcers c. Nonspecific erosive gastritis d. Esophageal varices
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