While preparing to conduct an assessment the client asks why nurses assess when the physician will as well. How should the nurse respond?
1. The physician will treat with procedures.
2. The physician does not really assess.
3. The nurse treats the client's response to illness.
4. The nurse assesses to determine needed medications.
Answer: 3
1. The physician does treat with procedures, but this does not answer the client's question.
2. The physician assesses the client based on the client's need.
3. The focus of medical-surgical nursing is the adult patient's response to actual or potential disruptions in health.
4. The physician, not the nurse, orders medications.
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