The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Is Routinely Addressed as "Doctor" by Clinic

question 4

Multiple Choice

The advanced nurse practitioner is routinely addressed as "doctor" by clinic patients. What is the best way for the nurse to handle this mistake?

• A) Only allow this practice if the ANP has an earned doctorate.
• B) Accept the mistake with good humor and ignore it.
• C) Be certain patients are aware that the nurse is not a physician.
• D) Ask the patients to address the ANP by first name.
• E) Wear a nametag that clearly lists the nurse's credentials as an ANP.

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