Persons seeking health care have increased autonomy and insist on taking an active role in their medical treatment decisions. What aspect of a nurse's role does this fact affect?
a. Use of professional communication when doing patient teaching and admitting patients to the unit
b. Coordination of human and material resources that are directly used in the delivery of care at the bedside
c. Evaluation of performance and skills of nursing staff members involved in direct patient care
d. Patient collaboration with health care team members involved with the development of focused, quality care
Question 2
Which item would most likely be a barrier to learning for a patient who must begin to wear an insulin pump?
a. Curiosity about new experiences and equipment
b. Tendency toward embarrassment about making mistakes and being seen with the pump
c. Ability to prioritize diabetes management
d. Understanding that the patient can promote his or her own well-being
ANS: B
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