Which of the following roles of the nurse is most important in providing continuity of care to clients? Select all that apply
A) Educator
B) Collaborator
C) Mentor
D) Advocate
E) Role model
Ans: A, B, D
To provide continuity of care, nurses must consider education and referrals in the care of any person admitted to any type of health care setting, and must also involve the client and family in a mutual planning process. The nurse must also collaborate with other members of the health care team in meeting the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of the client and family, in all settings and at all levels of health or illness. Although it is important to be a mentor, role model, and researcher, these roles are not directly related to providing continuity of care.
You might also like to view...
The patient has had throat surgery and has a tracheal tube in place. The nurse assesses that suctioning is necessary when the patient:
1. becomes restless and has increases in vital signs. 2. has decreased peak airway pressure. 3. shows diaphoresis. 4. is coughing frothy mucus.
The nurse observes that there is 650 mL of IV fluid remaining in the bag, and the rate is 90 mL/hr. The drop factor on the infusion set is 60 gtt/mL. How long will the IV last? Calculate hours and minutes
1. 6 hours and 28 minutes 2. 6 hours and 45 minutes 3. 7 hours and 13 minutes 4. 7 hours and 17 minutes
The nurse is caring for an older adult who presents to the clinic after a fall. The nurse reviews fall prevention in the home. Which of the following should the patient avoid? (Select all that apply.)
a. Watering outdoor plants with a nozzle and hose b. Purchasing light bulbs with strength greater than 60 watts c. Missing yearly eye examinations d. Using bathtubs without safety strips e. Unsecured rugs throughout the home f. Walking to the mailbox in the summer
A patient who has Raynaud's disease will begin taking an alpha-adrenergic blocker. The patient asks the nurse how the drug works to treat symptoms. The nurse explains that alpha-adrenergic blockers treat Raynaud's disease by causing
a. decreased peripheral vascular resistance. b. orthostatic hypotension. c. reflex tachycardia. d. vasodilation.