An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is attending a provider roundtable to discuss the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS's) proposed changes in reimbursement policies. Which of the following indicates that the APRN understands that participation in the discussion is essential?
A) APRNs are morally obligated to protect the health of the public.
B) Health-care policies impact APRN practice and quality of patient care.
C) The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics requires nurses to advocate for health policies.
D) APRNs are responsible for setting health-care policies in practice settings.

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Health-care policies directly affect the scope of practice for APRNs and the quality of care they can provide to patients, making their participation in discussions about such policies crucial.

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Is Attending a Provider