The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a New

The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of pneumonia and explains to the client that together they will plan the client's care and set goals for discharge. The client asks, "How is that different from what the doctor does?" Which response by thenurse is most appropriate?

A) "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doctor."
B) "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by collecting data and communicating when there are problems."
C) "Nurses perform many of the procedures done by physicians, but nurses are here in the hospital for a longer time than doctors."
D) "In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will assist you to develop an individualized plan to maintain your health."