Select all that apply. Family members as advocates are:
1. Proactive.
2. Vigilant.
3. Overprotective.
4. Questioning.
5. Powerful.
ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale:
Ideally, an advocate is protective but not overprotective.
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