What Best Explains the Reason That a Nurse Should Be

Multiple Choice

What best explains the reason that a nurse should be responsible for communicating any changes in the condition of a client at the end of life that would warrant a change in the care plan?

A) Nurses typically are responsible for definitively diagnosing patient conditions.
B) Nurses are the healthcare providers who tend to have the greatest amount of contact with clients at the end of life.
C) Clients typically do not prefer to talk to physicians about problems.
D) It is legally mandated that nurses are solely responsible for communicating this information.