The nurse learns that a patient cannot afford a prescribed medication and enlists the assistance of the social worker and an outside agency to provide medications at a lower cost. Which QSEN competency do the nurse's actions best demonstrate?
a. Collaboration and teamwork
b. Evidence-based practice
c. Patient-centered care
d. Quality improvement
ANS: A
Collaboration and teamwork involve interprofessional communication and shared decision-making to provide patient care.
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