The Nurse Is Functioning as a Liaison Within a Local

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is functioning as a liaison within a local clinic. What action is the nurse performing in this role?

• A) Serving as initial point of contact between client and agency.
• B) Coordinating and directing the use of health care services.
• C) Organizing and integrating services.
• D) Creating alliances of individuals or groups to achieve a specific purpose.

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Definitions:

Personal Space Zone

An area around individuals which they regard as psychologically theirs, invasion of which can cause discomfort or distress.

Personal Territories

Areas or spaces that individuals consider their own, marking them off from others to maintain privacy and control.

Group Territory

The physical or conceptual space that a group identifies as its own, often defending it against outsiders.

Decreasing Communication

A reduction in the frequency, quality, or effectiveness of interactions and information exchange between individuals or groups.