A nurse is working with a client who is in postoperative day 2 following a total knee replacement. The client has briefly mobilized using a wheeled walker and with the assistance of the physical therapist

Question

However, the client is reluctant to progress further with mobilization for fear of injuring herself. In response to this, the nurse has liaised with the physical therapist to create a plan of care that creates specific goals for the client's mobility. In doing so, this nurse has exemplified what role? A) Nurse as educator
B) Nurse as caregiver
C) Nurse as delegator
D) Nurse as collaborator

Answer 1

D
Feedback:
The nurse acts as a collaborator when he or she works with others to achieve a common goal. This is especially evident when the nurse works cooperatively with members of other health disciplines. This differs from delegation, in which tasks are assigned to other members of the care team. This nurse's actions are not indicative of the educator or caregiver roles.