A nurse discussing the establishment of today's advanced nurse practitioner role would discuss which factor as the primary driving force?
1. The physician shortage of the late 1960s
2. The need for providers to work in primary care settings
3. The need for more rural health care by qualified providers
4. The refusal of physicians to see rural patients
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Rationale: The primary driving factor was a shortage of primary physicians that occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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A. "Studies have not found human fetal risk, although animal fetuses are harmed by it." B. "There are no associated fetal risks with this drug and it is safe to take in pregnancy." C. "There haven't been any studies of this drug in human fetuses; I wouldn't take it." D. "We have to decide if the benefits of this drug outweigh the risk, as it can harm the fetus."
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a. Ask the patient and family about their preferences for care during this time. b. Let the family decide whether to tell the patient about the terminal diagnosis. c. Obtain information from Filipino staff members about possible cultural needs. d. Remind family members that dying patients prefer to have someone at the bedside.
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1. "The second meiotic division is arrested until and unless the oocyte is fertilized.". 2. "Meiosis in the oocyte begins at puberty.". 3. "The first meiotic division continues when the female infant is born.". 4. "Fertilization does not take place in the secondary oocyte.".
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A) Blood transfusions B) Traditional health practices C) Pain medication D) Disease causation from germs