This unit has presented concepts that are core concepts in all nursing practice. The nature of critical care nursing however, often increases the complexity of navigating this foundational aspects of care provision. It is vital that critical care nurses do not work independently when facilitating these principles of care; a multidisciplinary team approach is the required. In the next module you will explore the concepts of collaborative practice and learn more about each disciplines role in the care of the critically ill patient and their family.
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