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. Advanced nurse practitioner
2. Clinical nurse specialist
3. Clinical nurse leader
4. Nurse with a doctorate of nursing practice
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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 ANP, the CNS, and the DNP are more directly practice oriented.
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