Hospital management has identified quality of care issues that center around coordination of multidisciplinary services. Which classification of advanced practice nurse would be the best choice to help address these issues?
1. Clinical nurse leader
2. Advanced nurse practitioner
3. Nurse with a doctorate of nursing practice
4. Clinical nurse specialist
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Rationale: The role of clinical nurse leader is envisioned by the AACN to be a person who "designs, implements, and evaluates client care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the health care team, including licensed nurses, technicians, and other health professionals." The clinical nurse leader should have the skill set to address quality of care issues.
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