Which of the following would be the most appropriate mission statement for a nursing center?
a. "At Plentyville, we provide rehabilitative services for addicted adolescents."
b. "Georgiatown provides treatment and prevention services for county residents."
c. "At Heart, our aim is to provide services that lead the nation in health education and research."
d. "At Coeur, we strive to achieve optimal pain management with patients who are experiencing chronic pain."
ANS: D
The mission statements of nursing centers are oriented toward achieving optimal health status for a defined group of patients or consumers rather than being treatment or maintenance or social-support oriented.
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