The hospice nurse tells the family that the nurse coordinator, an RN, will visit them to:
a. collect initial fees for the hospice service.
b. officially admit the patient to the hospice service.
c. give the family a copy of the standardized plan of care.
d. distribute drugs prescribed for palliation.
B
The nurse coordinator may do the initial assessment, admit the patient, and develop the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.
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