A nurse in a long-term care facility has been assigned the responsibility of teaching clients about the use and side effects of prescribed heart medication. Which nursing role is the nurse expected to perform to achieve this task?
A) Care provider
B) Advocate
C) Communicator
D) Teacher
D
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As a communicator, the nurse communicates information about the client's progress and response to the physician and other healthcare team members. The role of the care provider is to achieve the maximum level of wellness, whereas that of the teacher is to assist people in preventing illness and injury before they occur. The role of the advocate is to help the clients understand their rights and responsibilities.
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