The role of a nurse caring for an older patient who is in the stable phase of a chronic illness may include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Coordinating care with members of the interdisciplinary team
b. Administering medications to the patient
c. Providing assistance with bathing and dressing
d. Ensuring that the patient's immunizations are up to date
e. Providing emergency care
ANS: A, B, C
Options A, B, and C are all roles of the nurse in the stable phase of chronic illness. Option d is a role of the nurse in the preventive phase of chronic illness. Option E is a role of the nurse in the acute phase of chronic illness.
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