Question

Read the passage and answer the question. Connie’s newest patient was a teenager. The young girl’s hemoglobin was very low, and she was anemic. Connie told her that she would need to eat more dried fruits and vegetables, especially leafy greens. She also told her to avoid tea and coffee because they would prevent her body from absorbing iron. What role does Connie play on the multidisciplinary team?

Answer 1

Multidisciplinary team is compose of members having different experiences and skills contributing to the organization objectives. In this scenario, when Connie is informing the patient about what to eat and not thus she is doing the health teaching or health promotion. This usually is the nurse's role in the team.