| Discuss the nurse’s role in using the holistic multidisciplinary care approach that would be safe and effective for patients like Mr. D., including aspects such as devices, transportation, eligibility for transplant, living conditions, promotion of resiliency, and independence. | As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the nurse has the role of planning, coordinating, and evaluating the patient’s care. The nurse collaborates with the dietitian and social worker to evaluate the patient’s home environment and determine equipment needs before discharge (Ng et al., 2023).
The nurse should provide psychological support for the patient and family and refer them to a psychologist for psychological counseling. Mr. D may require social services due to the complex process of applying for financial aid to pay for ESRD medical care. Thus, the nurse should collaborate with the social worker to identify these social services and refer the patient (Ng et al., 2023). |
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