Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Legal Responsibility

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the legal responsibility of the nurse making a diagnosis for a client?

• A) The nurse may make a diagnosis, but the physician is responsible for making sure it is appropriate for the client.
• B) The nurse practitioner is responsible for making all nursing diagnoses and determining if they are appropriate for the client.
• C) The nurse must decide if he or she is qualified to make a nursing diagnosis and will accept responsibility for treating it.
• D) The health care facility directs the nursing diagnosis in order to receive payment for services performed.

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Definitions:

Group Harmony

The state of agreement, peace, and unity within a group, where members often prioritize collective well-being over individual desires.

Happiness Levels

A measure of well-being or joy in individuals or groups, often influenced by various personal, social, and environmental factors.

Overestimate

To assess something as being larger, better, or more important than it actually is.

Underestimate

To judge something below its actual value, size, or importance.