The nurse manager is consulting with a certified nurse-midwife about a client. What is the role of the CNM? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Be prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth.
2. Give primary care for high-risk clients who are in hospital settings.
3. Give primary care for healthy newborns.
4. Obtain a physician consultation for any technical procedures at delivery.
5. Be educated in two disciplines of nursing.
1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. A CNM is prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth and the care of healthy newborns.
3. A CNM is prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth and the care of healthy newborns.
5. The CNM is educated in the disciplines of nursing and midwifery.
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