Which of the following best describes the responsibilities nurses have for educating clients?
1. Legally, the client must be told detailed information about the medical diagnosis.
2. Teaching is the primary role for the registered nurse.
3. Because of short hospital stays, nurses attempt to teach clients about discharge.
4. The American Hospital Association formalized the client's right to information.
ANS: 2
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