A nurse is part of a multi-disciplinary team discussing a newborn patient's plan of care. The nurse recognizes that her role on the team is to:
A)Work with other team members to achieve a mutually agreed upon outcome
B)Serve as the group facilitator
C)Identify team members who don't understand the nursing role
D)Assure that her recommendations are adopted in the plan of care

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The nurse recognizes that her role on the team is to work with other team members to achieve a mutually agreed upon outcome. The healthcare team consists of nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, and specialists. The nurse is most often responsible for coordinating and integrating services because the nurse has the opportunity to interact with all team members.

A Nurse Is Part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team Discussing a Newborn