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What is the main focus of nursing profession?
What is the main focus of nursing profession?
- Conducting research on healthcare policies
- Administering medications to patients in healthcare environments
- Providing care to individuals, families, and communities for optimal health (correct)
- Performing surgical procedures in specialized settings
What sets nurses apart from other healthcare providers?
What sets nurses apart from other healthcare providers?
- Their ability to perform complex medical procedures independently
- Their focus on administrative tasks in healthcare facilities
- Their involvement in pharmaceutical research
- Their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice (correct)
What is the key difference between nurses and nurse practitioners in the U.S.?
What is the key difference between nurses and nurse practitioners in the U.S.?
- Nurse practitioners are permitted to prescribe medications unlike nurses (correct)
- Nurses have more independence in practice than nurse practitioners
- Nurses can prescribe medications unlike nurse practitioners
- Nurse practitioners have less training than nurses
What is a notable trend in nurse education since the postwar period?
What is a notable trend in nurse education since the postwar period?
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Who do nurses collaborate with in healthcare settings?
Who do nurses collaborate with in healthcare settings?
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