The daughter of a client who comes to the adult day care service asks the nurse about the best way to select a physician for her 78-year-old father. She reveals her father has a history of hypertension and suffered a mild stroke 30 years ago
What advice should be given in response to the inquiry?
A) " I would recommend you consider Dr. Smith."
B) "A family practitioner would provide the best type of care for your father."
C) "There are several family nurse practitioners in the area who might be able to take your father as a patient."
D) "An internist would be the best provider of care for your father."
D
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Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply
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A) True B) False
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