The nursing student is preparing a presentation on the NAM. How should this student characterize the IOM's view of the patient?
1. As a member of the interprofessional team
2. As a passive recipient of care
3. As a liability to healthcare finance
4. As a component to be managed
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Explanation: 1. The basic, foundational construct of the NAM is that the patient is the reason healthcare is provided and should be viewed as an active member of the interprofessional team.
2. The NAM views the patient as an active part of care delivery.
3. The NAM does not view the patient as a liability, but rather as the reason care is delivered.
4. The NAM does not seek to manage patients, but rather seeks to help patients participate in the management of their own care.
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