Which of the following statements best describes why there is an increased need for advanced practice nurses in primary care?
a. Clinics are being built in many middle-class neighborhoods.
b. Hospitals are increasing their number of beds.
c. More nurses are choosing to obtain master's degrees.
d. Most physicians are specialists.
ANS: D
Because so many physicians are specialists and there is increasing demand for primary care providers, there are increased opportunities for advanced practice nurses in primary care. Hospitals are decreasing the number of beds, not increasing them.
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