A nurse receives an x-ray report on a newly admitted client suspected of having a fractured tibia. The nurse contacts the physician to report the findings. What role is the nurse engaged in?
A) Communicator
B) Advocate
C) Caregiver
D) Researcher
Ans: A
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Nurses are communicators when they report findings to the health care team. Advocacy involves actions such as protecting the client's safety or rights. Administering care measures directly to the client demonstrates the caregiver role. Research involves collecting and analyzing data.
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