Nurse

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Nurse

Definition

A nurse is a healthcare professional with an enhanced capacity to assess, and provide suitable interventions, and coordinate care for a patient/client's health care deficit, or needs, which the patient/client cannot provide themselves, or employ without assistance. This may be of a physical, or psychological nature, or both. A nurse will advocate for the rights of patient/clients best interest.


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