Communicating the right information to the right people at the right time in the right way
A. Is an essential part of the nurse's mission to assess, plan, implement, and document care
B. Is a requirement for collaborating with nurse colleagues and all other members of the healthcare team
C. Can make the difference between life and death for patients
D. All of the above
ANS: D
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