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corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse works in a trauma intensive care unit in a busy urban hospital. Once a week, staff members from all the disciplines caring for the trauma patients get together to discuss their progress.

The patient's family can be included in the discussion if it is approved by the patient. This is best described as which of the following? a. Nursing practice
b. Staff communication
c. Interprofessional collaboration
d. Staff education

Question 2

A student wants to join a nursing program that provides flexibility in working at both staff and managerial positions. Which nursing program should the nurse suggest for this student?

A) A hospital-based diplomas
B) A baccalaureate nursing programs
C) An associate degree programs
D) A continuing nursing programs

xiazhe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Interprofessional collaboration involves bringing representatives of the various disciplines to-gether to work with patients and families to deliver quality care. This brings different points of view to the table to identify, clarify, and solve complex patient problems. Nursing practice is all nursing areas involved in one's professional career. Staff communication involves sending a clear, accurate, and timely message to all members of the nursing staff; it focuses on nurses. Staff education involves planning in-service training sessions, sending staff members to professional conferences, and having staff members present case studies or practice issues during staff meetings.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The student could opt for a baccalaureate nursing program. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses have the greatest flexibility in qualifying for nursing positions at both staff and managerial levels. Hospital-based diploma programs are 3-year courses and provide maximum exposure to clinical nursing. Students becoming nurses through the associate degree program would not be expected to work in a management position. Continuing nursing programs are on-the-job educational programs.