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1. An advanced practice nurse (APN) is working in a
primary care clinic and is responsible for managing the
care of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes,
hypertension and asthma. The APN collaborates with other
health care professionals and refers patients to specialists
when needed. Which of the following best describes the
APN's role in this setting?
a) Consultant
b) Educator
c) Leader*
d) Researcher
Rationale: The APN's role in this setting is primarily that of
a leader, as they have the authority and autonomy to make
clinical decisions, coordinate care and evaluate outcomes.
A consultant is someone who provides expert advice or
guidance to others, an educator is someone who teaches or
trains others, and a researcher is someone who conducts
systematic inquiry to generate new knowledge or improve
practice.
2. An APN is conducting a research project on the
effectiveness of a new intervention for improving
medication adherence among older adults with heart
failure. The APN has obtained informed consent from the
participants and has followed the ethical principles of
beneficence, nonmaleficence, respect for autonomy andÂ
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