The nurse is helping a 20-year-old woman transition to adult care. Which would be the most important role of the nurse following a successful transition?
A) Teacher
B) Consultant
C) Care provider
D) Advocate
Ans: B
Transition planning involves multidisciplinary care coordination; acknowledgement of the changing roles among the youth, family, and health care professionals; and fostering of the youth's self-determination skills. Prior to transition, educating the client is the most important role of the nurse. After the transition, the nurse serves as a consultant to the adult office in relation to the teen's needs. The nurse consults with a transition services coordinator or other service agency as available in the local community.
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