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genevieve1028

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The member of the health care team responsible for assisting patients to arrange for community agencies to provide services after discharge is the
 
  a. nurse.
  b. physician.
  c. physical therapist.
  d. social worker.

Question 2

How should the nurse accurately describe a nurse practitioner to a student nurse?
 
  a. The nurse practitioner is a student nurse who is near graduation from a basic program.
  b. The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing and specialty certification.
  c. The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with doctoral preparation in research methodology.
  d. The nurse practitioner is a nurse who practices exclusively in a university medical center.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The social worker explores needs identified by discharge plans and works with community agencies to meet these patient needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse practitioner has a minimum of a master's degree in nursing and certification in an area of specialization, such as primary care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and so on. The other options do not accurately describe the nurse practitioner's education or role.


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