The role of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) would include:
a. diagnosing a patient with pneumonia and prescribing antibiotics.
b. teaching members of a faith community how to avoid skin cancer and referring those with suspicious lesions.
c. participating in the team who is investigating possible abuse of elderly persons by members of a gang known to sell illegal drugs.
d. coordinating care of a patient admitted 4 days ago with stage IV heart failure and chronic bronchitis by revising care plan to include ambulation 50 feet with assistance.
ANS: D
Correct: The CNL is not an advanced practice nurse but is an advanced generalist who provides care and coordination of care for patients with complex needs and revises care plan to meet desired outcomes.
Incorrect:
a. The nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse, not the CNL, has authority to diagnose and prescribe.
b. Parish nursing would work within a faith community to teach and refer.
c. Forensic nursing involves investigation of abuse and criminal activity.
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