Today's nurse functions in a number of roles. What activity does a nurse perform when functioning in the teacher role?
A) Documents client care and client response
B) Helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities
C) Assists clients in preventing illness and injury before they occur
D) Helps clients achieve the maximum level of wellness
C
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The communicator role occurs when the nurse is documenting client care and client response. The advocate role occurs when the nurse helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities. The teacher role occurs when the nurse assists clients in preventing illness and injury before they occur. The care provider helps clients to achieve the maximum level of wellness.
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