The ability of NPs to diagnose and treat has increased the provision o

The ability of NPs to diagnose and treat has increased the provision of health care, teaching, and client compliance with teaching plans. In some states standing orders for the management of certain illnesses exist. This implies

1. All patients will be treated the same.
2. Nursing diagnoses are used as the basis of practice.
3. Assessment is based on the medical model and does not involve nursing.
4. The NP uses protocols or algorithms that were previously agreed upon by the physician and the NP.

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ANS: 4
Protocols and algorithms are frequently used by nurses who are practicing independently. These were previously agreed upon by the physician and NP.