The supervisor suggested that a nurse use a contract to confirm goals and plans with an elderly man who had recently moved into a self-care halfway house. Which of the following is an advantage of such a contract?
a. It documents the cost of each nursing service.
b. It protects the nurse if the nurse is ever sued for malpractice.
c. It is legally binding for both parties.
d. It clarifies who will do what, when, where, and why.
ANS: D
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