CNPs are educated as specialists in areas such as family care, pediatrics, or geriatrics. In most states, what right do CNPs have that RNs do not possess?
A) Perform health interventions independently
B) Make referrals to members of other health disciplines
C) Prescribe medications
D) Perform surgery independently
Ans: C
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In most states, nurse practitioners have prescriptive authority. Surgery is beyond the CNP scope of practice and all professional nurses may perform interventions and make certain referrals.
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