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Leadership is defined as the ability to influence outcomes through positive interactions with team members.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As manager of care, the RN is responsible for anticipating the needs of the patient beyond the health care facility. The RN's role in discharge planning is to:
 
  a. determine discharge needs and dictate orders.
  b. ensure that the right people are involved in the sessions and that needed patient information is available so that the best plan of care can be designed.
  c. tell the patient what to ask the physician.
  d. visit the facilities or home to make sure it is safe for the patient.



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Answer to Question 1

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Implementation of the plan of care for several patients takes organization and leadershipthe ability to influence outcomes through positive interactions with team members. A strong leader recognizes the strengths and weaknesses within the team and manages them to effect a positive outcome from a plan of care.

Answer to Question 2

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Discharge planning requires the RN to anticipate the needs of the patient beyond the health care facility. More institutions are using discharge planning conferences with discharge specialists, or case managers, who collaborate with the care team to plan for the needs of the patient after dis-charge. These conferences also address the interventions that will get the patient to the point of discharge in a safe and effective way. The RN's role is to ensure that the right people are in-volved in the sessions and that needed patient information is available so that the best plan of care can be designed.





 

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