Which of the following health care workers have some duties related to the direct care of patients/clients, but do not report to a regulatory body?
a. registered nurses
b. registered psychiatric nurses
c. licensed practical nurses
d. health care aides
d
a. Incorrect: Registered nurses are regulated health professionals who report to a regulatory body.
b. Incorrect: Registered psychiatric nurses are regulated health professionals who report to a regulatory body.
c. Incorrect: Licensed practical nurses are regulated health professionals who report to a regulatory body.
d. Correct: Health care aides are unregulated care providers, and do not report to a regulatory body.
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