The nurse ensures that a patient is covered during a bath. In which nursing role is the nurse functioning?
1. Caregiver
2. Communicator
3. Teacher
4. Client advocate
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the health care procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals.
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