It is important for nurses to identify and publicize what the roles of nurses and advanced practice nurses are. During which of the following would it be particularly important for nurses to do so to maximize nurses' participation?
A. Collaboration with the health team on any issue
B. Management of patient data
C. Management of all information for the critical path
D. Centralization of unit decision making
ANS: A
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A Correct because during collaborative dis-cussions with the health team, the nurses' expertise can be easily shared and should be respected.
B Incorrect because nursing is not the only health-care profession that manages pa-tient data.
C Incorrect because all of the members of the health-care team are going to partici-pate in managing the patient as he or she progresses via the critical path.
D Incorrect because nurses and advanced practice nurses are not the only people who make the decisions.
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