What is the most important information the nurse should share with the patient during the orientation phase?
a. Name, credentials, extent of responsibility
b. Plan for the day, times the nurse will be unavailable, how to contact the nurse
c. Nurse's name, physician's name, possible discharge date
d. Plan for discharge, teaching needs, goals for the day
ANS: A
A
During the orientation phase the nurse shares his or her name, credentials, and extent of responsibilities.
B
Sharing information about the plan for the day, times the nurse will be unavailable and how to contact the nurse is not primary during the orientation phase.
C
Determining a discharge date would be the responsibility of the entire treatment team.
D
The nurse does not share the plan for discharge and teaching needs during the orientation phase.
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