It is important for the nurse to understand strategies that promote a fiscally responsible clinical practice.From the following listing,select those strategies that would achieve a fiscally responsible clinical practice.(Select all that apply.)

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The following is a listing of strategies to promote a fiscally responsible clinical practice:
• Provides quality nursing care that prevents complications and documents condition accurately
• Makes conscious decisions about the allocation of professional nursing time
• Understands Medicare and Medicaid insurance coverage
• Engages in evidence-based practice and follows best practice guidelines
• Shares information with patients and families about the costs of care and alternatives
• Assigns assistive personnel (nurse aides,certified medical assistants)appropriately to help with care
• Works with the members of other health care professions to promote fiscal responsibility for clinical practice
• Begins discharge planning on admission; otherwise,if not available or prepared until the day of discharge,there may be confounding factors (lack of transportation)that require the patient to stay an additional hospital day
• Completes charge slips for patient supplies if required (answer A)
• Avoids burnout by taking scheduled breaks,meal times,and vacations
• Engages in safe clinical practice that will avoid personal injuries
The participation in a fund-raising activity does not directly impact the clinical practice.It does build a sense of camaraderie among staff.

It Is Important for the Nurse to Understand Strategies That