Which of the following provides evidence-based support for the contribution that advanced practice nurses (APNs) make within health care?
1) Reduced usage of diagnostics using advanced technology
2) Decreased number of unnecessary visits to emergency department
3) Improved patient compliance with prescribed treatments
4) Increased usage of complementary alternative therapies
ANS: 3
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