Advocacy is an important part of nursing today. As an LPN/LVN, this is included as part of what nurses do
a. What is the function in terms of advocacy as an LPN/LVN with a client?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Client advocacy includes informing the client about diagnosis, treatments, choices, prognosis, decisions, communications, and understanding all information that relates to them. The nurse acts in the client's best interest while he or she is in the nurse's care.
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