Nurses work with various members of the health team. The nurse understands that the role of the hospitalist is best described as:

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The hospitalist is the physician who admits the patient and takes over the management of their care while they are in the hospital. They communicate with the patient's primary physician and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. Option B is incorrect because hospitalists are not limited to emergency and intensive care units. Option C is incorrect because hospitalists do not transfer care to referral specialists. Option D is incorrect because hospitalists typically assume the role of the primary physician while the patient is hospitalized.

Nurses Work with Various Members of the Health Team