The hospice nurse educates the patient and family about the members of the interdisciplinary team. Which caregivers are included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Medical director
b. Nurse coordinator
c. Social worker
d. Spiritual coordinator
e. Psychologist
ANS: A, B, C, D
The hospice interdisciplinary team includes the medical director, nurse coordinator, social worker, and spiritual coordinator. The interdisciplinary team does not include a psychologist.
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