Which of the following is true about the relationship between physicians and nurses?
a. Only the physician is responsible for fostering good physician-client communication.
b. The physician and nurse should not engage in open dialogue.
c. The relationship between the physician and the nurse remains an evolving process.
d. Few nurses encounter problems in the physician-nurse relationship.
ANS: C
The relationship between the physician and the nurse remains an evolving process. Changes in the physician-nurse communication process are occurring as nurses become more empowered, more assertive, and better educated. Nurses have a responsibility to foster good physician-client communication. When applying principles of conflict resolution, a commitment to open dialogue is recommended. Most nurses occasionally encounter problems in the physician-nurse relationship.
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