A patient comes to the oncology clinic and is assigned a nurse navigator. The patient asks, What is a nurse navigator? How should the nurse respond?
A. The nurse navigator makes sure that patients keep their appointments.
B. The nurse navigator oversees the treatment plan created by the team.
C. The nurse navigator gives directions to the various clinics.
D. The nurse navigator ensures that you get your medications from the pharmacy.
Question 2
A nurse has just received the shift handoff report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and is having an endoscopy this morning
B. A patient who has asthma and had difficulty breathing during the night
C. A postoperative cholecystectomy patient who has a drain and needs discharge teaching
D. A patient who has sickle cell anemia reporting pain and received pain medication 10 minutes ago
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