A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 14 days ago. The client is preparing for discharge in a few days

Question

The nurse facilitates a care conference with the primary healthcare provider, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and the client and family to develop a plan of care for the client prior to discharge. Which roles are being demonstrated by this nurse?
Select all that apply.
A) Coordinator
B) Collaborator
C) Differentiated practitioner
D) Team leader
E) Expert

Answer 1

Answer: A, B

The nurse is solving problems and planning care for the client by coordinating and collaborating with the other health team members who will participate in client care. All members of the team may be experts, but the level of expertise is not the role the nurse is exhibiting. The nurse is not responsible for how the members of the health team perform their jobs as a team leader would be. The nurse is not acting as an authoritarian in this case; the nurse is planning care and coordination. Differentiated practice involves nursing care from all levels of education and is not illustrated in this scenario.