Which of the following clients is the most appropriate candidate for receiving outpatient care? A) A client whose complaints of irregular bowel movements have necessitated a colonoscopy B) A woman who has previously borne two children and is entering the second stage of labor C) A man who is receiving treatment for sepsis after his blood cultures came back positive D) A client with a history of depression who is currently expressing suicidal ideation Outpatient services are appropriate for clients who are medically stable but who require diagnostic testing, such as a colonoscopy. Clients in active labor and clients who are actively septic or suicidal require close monitoring and frequent interventions, which can only be safely provided on an inpatient basis. After many years of advanced practice nursing, a nurse has recently enrolled in a nurse practitioner program. This nurse has been attracted to the program by the potential to provide primary care for clients after graduation, an opportunity that is most likely to exist in which of the following settings? A) A rural health center B) A long-term care facility C) A university hospital D) A community hospital Many rural health centers employ few health care providers, and primary care is often provided by a nurse practitioner (NP). A nurse practitioner may provide care in a longterm care facility or hospital, but in these settings, the NP is less likely to be the provider of primary care to clients. Which of the following phrases best describes hospitals today? A) Focus on chronic illnesses B) Focus on acute care needs C) Primary care centers D) Voluntary agencies Hospitals have become a