Lewis’s Medical Surgical Nursing 12th Edition Harding Test BankChapter1-69Updated Revised 2023/2024

Lewis’s Medical Surgical Nursing 12th Edition Harding Test BankChapter1-69Updated Revised 2023/2024

1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care anddischargegoals will be developed with the patient‘s input. The patient asks, “Howis this different fromwhat the physician does?” Which response would the nurse provide? a. “The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribedby your physician.” b. “In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will help you plantomaintain your health.” c. “The nurse‘s job isto collect information and communicate any problems that occur to the physician.” d. “Nurses perform many of the same procedures as the physician, but nurses are with the patients for a longer time than the physician.” ANS: B The American Nurses Association (ANA) definition of nursing describes the role of nursesinpromoting health. The other responses describe dependent and collaborative functionsofthenursing role but do not accurately describe the nurse‘s unique role in the healthcaresystem.DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment