Which of the following nursing practice groups is able to order, carry out, and evaluate laboratory studies?
a. nurses with associate degrees c. pediatric nurse practitioners
b. baccalaureate-prepared nurses d. case managers
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A Incorrect. Nurses with associate degrees do not have authority nor training to order, carry out, and evaluate lab studies.
B Incorrect. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses do not have authority nor training to order, carry out, and evaluate lab studies.
C Correct. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is able to order, carry out, and evaluate laboratory studies; discriminate between normal and abnormal findings that require treatment, referral, or collaboration with other health care professionals; and identify topics, interpret results, and implement evidence-based findings into practice.
D Incorrect. Case managers are responsible to minimize fragmentation of services and maximize individualization of care.
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