Which of the following statements accurately describe the legal ...

[c0205847]

Which of the following statements accurately describe the legal responsibility of the nurse making a diagnosis for a patient?
 
  A) The nurse may make a diagnosis, but the physician is responsible for making sure it is appropriate for the patient.
  B) The nurse practitioner is responsible for making all nursing diagnoses and determining if they are appropriate for the patient.
  C) The nurse must decide if he or she is qualified to make a nursing diagnosis and will accept responsibility for treating it.
  D) The healthcare facility directs the nursing diagnosis in order to receive payment for services performed.

Question 2

A nurse performs an assessment of a patient in a long-term care facility and records baseline data. The nurse reassesses the patient a month later and makes revisions in the plan of care. What type of assessment is the second assessment?
 
  A) comprehensive B) focused C) time-lapsed D) emergency

[welcom1000]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C

[c0205847]

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[Sarahjh]

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