Which Patient Scenario Describes the Best Example of Professional Collaboration

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which patient scenario describes the best example of professional collaboration?

• A) The nurse, physician, and physical therapist have all visited separately with the patient.
• B) The nurse, physical therapist, and physician have all developed separate care plans for the patient.
• C) The nurse mentions to the physical therapist that the patient may benefit from a muscle strengthening evaluation.
• D) The nurse and physician discuss the patient's muscle weakness and initiate a referral for physical therapy.

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