Asked by Dr. Yvette M. Johnson on May 02, 2024
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Which action of the nurse demonstrates coordination of care for the patient?
A) The nurse creates a warm,therapeutic relationship with the patient by actively listening to what the patient has to say.
B) The nurse works with the physical therapist to determine how to best transfer the patient from the bed to the chair.
C) The nurse educates the patient about energy conservation techniques to increase activity tolerance.
D) The nurse uses clear and objective language when documenting assessment findings in the patient's medical record.
Coordination of Care
The deliberate organization of patient care activities between two or more participants involved in a patient's care to facilitate the appropriate delivery of health care services.
Activity Tolerance
An individual's ability to withstand or perform activities without causing undesirable symptoms or exacerbating a health condition.
- Identify the functions of nurses as leaders and the behaviors that exemplify leadership within the nursing profession.
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parisa katibehMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Coordination of care involves working with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the individual patient.The nurse can do this by working with the physical therapist to determine how to best transfer the patient from the bed to the chair.Developing a warm therapeutic relationship demonstrates caring and effective communication.Educating the patient about energy conservation and charting clearly are not examples of coordination of care.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the functions of nurses as leaders and the behaviors that exemplify leadership within the nursing profession.