The nurse ensures that conflicting treatments are not prescribed for an elderly patient. What responsibility is he or she fulfilling for the client?
A) Education
B) Coordination
C) Coaching
D) Counseling
B
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Although all are health challenge–related needs for the elderly, preventing conflicting treatments requires coordination among several health care providers.
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