Which, if any, of the following standards of practice are applicable only to advanced practice nurses?
1. Assessment
2. Nursing diagnosis
3. Outcomes identification
4. None of the above
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1. Assessment is required of both registered and advanced practice nurses.
2. Registered and advanced practice nurses are able to create nursing diagnosis for a patient.
3. Registered and advanced practice nurses are able to identify outcomes for a patient.
4. Assessment, nursing diagnosis, and outcome identification are the responsibility of registered nurses at all levels of practice.
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