Nurses Work with Various Members of the Health Team

question 13

Multiple Choice

Nurses work with various members of the health team. The nurse understands that the role of the hospitalist is best described as:

• A) the doctor who admits the patient, assumes the management of the patient's care, and maintains communication with the primary physician while the patient is hospitalized.
• B) the physician who manages the patient's care in emergency and intensive care units only.
• C) the doctor who notifies the primary physician that their patient has been admitted to the hospital, and transfers care to a the referral specialist.
• D) the specialist who admits the patient to hospital, and returns care to the primary physician for all other referrals and services.

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Definitions:

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often manifesting in discriminatory attitudes or behaviors.

High-context

A communication style where much of the information is understood through context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines reading, common in many Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which multiple distinct groups, cultures, or entities coexist within a society or organization.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a devaluation of other cultures.