Which Statement Is True About the Relationship Between Physicians and Nurses

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the relationship between physicians and nurses?

• A) The physician is primarily responsible for fostering good physician-patient communication.
• B) The physician and nurse should engage in open dialogue only on matter of patient care.
• C) The relationship between the physician and the nurse remains an evolving process.
• D) Few nurses encounter problems in the physician-nurse relationship.

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