The Primary Reason for the Establishment of Standing Orders Is

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for the establishment of standing orders is to:

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