The procedures for managing client pain are being investigated as part of the hospital's total quality management program. Whom should the manager plan to invite to this meeting? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) The hospital CEO
B) A representative from the pharmacy
C) A representative from the medical staff
D) A staff nurse who works with clients in pain
E) A representative from social services

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1. The CEO is not involved in the process of managing clients' pain and would not be part of this investigation.
2. Because the pharmacy is involved in providing the medication to control pain, this department would be represented at this meeting.
3. Because the orders for medications to control pain are generated by physicians, a representative from the medical staff would be invited to this meeting.
4. The staff nurse is on the front lines of controlling client pain and would be a valuable member of this group.
5. It would be rare for social services to be involved in the management of client pain, so this department would not be part of this group.

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