When teaching a class of nursing students about advanced practice nursing, a nursing instructor states:
1. "A nurse practitioner cannot diagnose illnesses."
2. "A nurse practitioner is not able to prescribe medications."
3. "A nurse practitioner must be supervised by a registered nurse."
4. "A nurse practitioner can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications for them."
ANS: 4
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