Which Professional Statement Makes It Clear That a Nurse's Responsibility

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which professional statement makes it clear that a nurse's responsibility is first to the patient and second to the institution?

• A)Nursing's Social Policy
• B)Nursing's Social Justice Policy
• C)The Code of Ethics
• D)The bylaws of the American Organization of Nurse Executives

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Definitions:

Utilization Management (Review)

A process used in healthcare to optimize the use of resources and ensure that treatments provided to patients are appropriate, necessary, and efficient.

Managed Care

A health care delivery system designed to manage cost, utilization, and quality of health services.

Medical Necessity

A judgment by a healthcare provider that a specific treatment, test, or procedure is essential for diagnosing or treating a patient's condition in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice.

Deductible

The amount paid out of pocket by the policyholder before an insurance company pays a claim.