Which Statement About Advanced Public Health Nurses (APHNs) and Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement about advanced public health nurses (APHNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) is correct?

• A) They often work in similar settings.
• B) They have identical educational preparation.
• C) Their practices have become more similar during the past decade.
• D) The clinical nurse specialist role always involves prescriptive practice.

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