The nurse is dedicated to the concept of empowering patients and their families by giving advice, emotional support, and providing resources. In which levels of the advocacy continuum is this nurse focused? Select all that apply
1. The individual level
2. The interpersonal level
3. The community level
4. The policy level
1, 2
Explanation: 1. The individual level focuses on informing patients and targeting interventions to the individual. Included are self-management and education.
2. The interpersonal level focuses on support and empowering patients. Included are giving advice, emotional support, and provision of resources.
3. The community level focuses on transforming culture.
4. The policy level focuses on translating consumer voice into policy and laws.
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