The Primary Reason for the Establishment of Standing Orders Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for the establishment of standing orders is to:

• A) Provide appropriate nursing autonomy in settings where client needs can change rapidly
• B) Facilitate adequate care when direct contact with a primary health care provider is not immediately possible
• C) Allow nurses to provide certain routine therapies without first notifying the primary health care provider
• D) Afford the client interventions that reflect the appropriate standard of care in the absence of a primary health care provider

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Definitions:

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Consumer

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The response of the immune system upon its second or subsequent exposure to a specific antigen, typically faster and more vigorous than the primary response.

Primary Immune Response

The initial response of the immune system to a foreign antigen, characterized by the activation and proliferation of immune cells.