Which of the following is not recognized as part of the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team?
a. Patient advocate and educator
b. Collaborator and provider of care
c. Manager of care and resources for a group of patients
d. Performance of physician functions under direct supervision of a physician
ANS: D
A
Advocate and educator are roles of the nurse.
B
Collaborator and provider of care is the role of the nurse.
C
Manager of care and resources for a group of patients is the role of the nurse.
D
The physician's assistant performs many functions of the physician under the direct supervision of the physician.
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