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

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Standing orders for management of certain illnesses allow NPs to use protocols or algorithms that were previously agreed upon by the physician and the NP. This allows for efficient and effective management of certain illnesses, but does not imply that all patients will be treated the same or that assessment is based solely on the medical model. Nursing diagnoses may still be used as the basis of practice.

The Ability of NPs to Diagnose and Treat Has Increased