What Is the Primary Reason for Establishing Standing Orders

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason for establishing standing orders?

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