Author Question: To reflect the changes in healthcare and nurses' expanded roles, the International Council of Nurses ... (Read 46 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

To reflect the changes in healthcare and nurses' expanded roles, the International Council of Nurses revised the definition of nursing. Which statements are consistent with the revised definition of nursing?

a. Nursing encompasses the autonomous and collaborative care of others.
b. Nursing includes the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
c. Participation in shaping health policy is a nursing role.
d. Registered nurses use the nursing process to plan and individualize care.

Question 2

The 75-year-old patient is preparing for discharge and tells the case manager, I don't know what I am going to do when I get home. I cannot afford the medications the doctor has ordered for me. What is the case manager's most appropriate response?

a. We can have a social worker see you when you get home.
b. Medications are expensive, but you will need to take them.
c. I can speak with your doctor about discontinuing some of the medications.
d. The home health nurse will address this when she sees you.