The nurse is caring for a complex patient needing physical and emotional support. As the primary care giver, the nurse:

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Even though collaboration and delegation may occur, the nurse is ultimately responsible for the continued assessment of patient needs and progress. As delegator, the nurse must supervise other disciplines to make sure that the patient needs are being met. Detection of additional problems or lack of progress with the patient should prompt the nurse to reconsider the nursing process steps.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Complex Patient Needing Physical