Which statement correctly describes the nurses' role in ...

[kwoodring]

Which statement correctly describes the nurses' role in collaboration?
 
  a. State boards of nursing mandate that collaboration can only occur in hospitals.
  b. Collaboration should occur only with physicians.
  c. Collaboration occurs only between nurses with the same level of education.
  d. Collaboration may occur in health-related research.

Question 2

Which patient scenario describes the best example of professional collaboration?
 
  a. The nurse, physician, and physical therapist have all visited separately with the patient.
  b. The nurse, physical therapist, and physician have all developed separate care plans for the patient.
  c. The nurse mentions to the physical therapist that the patient may benefit from a muscle strengthening evaluation.
  d. The nurse and physician discuss the patient's muscle weakness and initiate a referral for physical therapy.

[Dinolord]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Nurses collaborate with many different persons, including patients, managers, educators, and researchers. Collaboration does not occur only with physicians or nurses of equivalent educational background, but with anyone who is working towards meeting patient goals. Collaboration occurs in any health care setting as well as community and home settings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Professional collaboration includes team management and referral to needed providers to meet patient needs. Each discipline retains responsibility for their own scope of practice but recognizes the expertise of other providers. Working separately does not develop a comprehensive plan of care. Casual mentioning of patient needs does not follow professional communication channels and frequently delays needed interventions.

[kwoodring]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

Gracias!