Which of the following provides evidence-based support for the contribution that advanced practice nurses (APNs) make within healthcare?
a. Reduced usage of diagnostics using advanced technology
b. Decreased number of unnecessary visits to the emergency department
c. Improved patient compliance with prescribed treatments
d. Increased usage of complementary and alternative therapies
C
Studies demonstrate that APNs have improved patient outcomes over those of physicians, including increased patient understanding and cooperation with treatments and decreased need for hospitalizations. No well-known, scientific studies support APNs' effect on the use of advanced technology. No well-known, scientific studies support APNs' effect on the frequency of emergency department visits. No well-known, scientific studies support APNs' effect on the use of alternative therapies.
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