Mr. Darland has been admitted for surgical removal of a tumor. He asks you questions about the outcome of the surgery and whether he will be cured of cancer. You should
A) call the physician and request the information.
B) inform the nurse of the patient's concerns.
C) give the patient your opinion.
D) reassure Mr. Darland that the outcome will be favorable.
Question 2
The nursing assistant can be an effective member of the interdisciplinary team by
A) taking assignments directly from the physician.
B) avoiding the chain of command whenever possible.
C) appreciating each person's contribution to the team.
D) helping patients with personal problems and concerns.
