The nurse is reviewing the advanced practice roles of the nurse. Which should the nurse recognize as the primary responsibility of the clinical nurse specialist?
A. Provide direct patient care, direct and teach other team members providing care, and conduct research within an area of specialization.
B. Identify problems in regards to patient care, designs plans of study, and develops tools.
C. Combine expertise in diagnosis and illness with a nurse's understanding of health promotion and prevention.
D. Provide generalized healthcare services, such as family planning, obstetric, and gynecological care.
Answer: A
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