Which patient scenario describes the best example of professional collaboration?
a. The nurse, physician, and physical therapist have all visited separately with the patient.
b. The nurse, physical therapist, and physician have all developed separate care plans for the patient.
c. The nurse mentions to the physical therapist that the patient may benefit from a muscle strengthening evaluation.
d. The nurse and physician discuss the patient's muscle weakness and initiate a referral for physical therapy.
ANS: D
Professional collaboration includes team management and referral to needed providers to meet patient needs. Each discipline retains responsibility for their own scope of practice but recognizes the expertise of other providers. Working separately does not develop a comprehensive plan of care. Casual mentioning of patient needs does not follow professional communication channels and frequently delays needed interventions.
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