An HHN in Training States, "I Don't Understand Why We

question 14

Multiple Choice

An HHN in training states, "I don't understand why we have to collaborate with so many other disciplines.Doesn't this conflict with the concept of holistic nursing practice?" Which of the following statements would be the best response by an experienced colleague?

• A)"The nurse still functions holistically; however, interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary to prevent fragmentation of care."
• B)"Holistic nursing is a concept applied to care in tertiary facilities such as hospitals, where materials are centrally located in one facility.In home health, this is not possible."
• C)"Even though home health nursing is not as holistic as other areas of community health nursing, each discipline contributes to client needs from its special knowledge base."
• D)"Yes, it does create conflict, but we as nurses are mandated to practise interdisciplinary collaboration."

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