A patient comes to the oncology clinic and is assigned a "nurse navigator." The patient asks, "What is a nurse navigator?" How should the nurse respond?
A. "The nurse navigator makes sure that patients keep their appointments."
B. "The nurse navigator oversees the treatment plan created by the team."
C. "The nurse navigator gives directions to the various clinics."
D. "The nurse navigator ensures that you get your medications from the pharmacy."
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).