The hospice nurse tells the family that the nurse coordinator, an RN, will visit them. What is the role of the nurse coordinator?
a. Collect initial fees for the hospice service
b. Officially admit the patient to the hospice service
c. Assist with accessing community resources
d. Assist with funeral planning
ANS: B
The role of the nurse coordinator is to do the initial assessment, admit the patient, and develop the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse coordinator would not be responsible for collecting fees at the initiation of services. The social worker would assist with community resources. The spiritual coordinator would assist with funeral planning.
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