A client being prepared for discharge to his home will require several interventions in the home environment
The nurse informs the discharge planning team, consisting of a home health care nurse, physical therapist, and speech therapist, of the client's discharge needs. This interaction is an example of which professional nursing relationship?
A) Nurse-health care team
B) Nurse-patient
C) Nurse-patient-family
D) Nurse-nurse
Ans: A
A nurse-health care team professional relationship occurs when the nurse coordinates the input of the multidisciplinary team into a comprehensive plan of care. The nurse may also serve as a liaison between the client and family and the health care team, as necessary.
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