When a nurse is providing care, the client is depending on the nurse to ensure that the proper care has been given and that the client's right for autonomy has been promoted. What role is the nurse performing in this type of care?
a. educator c. client advocate
b. director d. caregiver
C
As a client advocate, the nurse assists the client and family in decision-making in regard to options for care. Advocacy is a fundamental cornerstone of nursing. Clients depend on nurses to ensure that proper care has been received. The role of the nurse as client advocate actively pursues promotion of a client's right for autonomy. At times, the nurse may serve as a mediator between the client and others, and shields the client's right to self-determination.
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