Which action by the gerontological nurse demonstrates the role of manager?
1. Performing blood pressure screenings at a senior citizen health fair
2. Participating in a skin assessment survey of patients in a nursing home
3. Writing a letter of support for a patient who is seeking custody of a grandchild
4. Arranging respite care for a patient while the adult child caregiver recovers from surgery
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Rationale: Participating in the blood pressure screening is within the traditional nursing role of clinical practitioner.
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