A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has advanced education in a specialty. Which aspect of nursing care is exclusive to the NP role?
A) Ordering medications and diagnostic tests
B) Meeting the psychosocial needs of clients and families in crisis
C) Initiating and maintaining intravenous (IV) access
D) Performing care of surgical incisions and traumatic wounds
Ans: A
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In all 50 states, NPs are permitted to write prescriptions for certain medications and diagnostic tests. All nurses may meet the psychosocial needs of clients and families and nurses with appropriate education may manage IV access and perform wound care.
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