A Group Is Working to Increase the Number of Advanced

question 8

Multiple Choice

A group is working to increase the number of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) who have hospital admitting privileges. Which barriers should these nurses address?

• A) There is no Medicare regulation mandating medical staff membership of APNs.
• B) The fees associated with obtaining admitting privileges are prohibitive for ANPs.
• C) State laws concerning ANP admitting privileges are confusing and contradictory.
• D) Some state laws limit the scope of ANP practice.
• E) Some hospitals do not allow non-physicians to admit patients.

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