Which nursing role is the nurse exhibiting when collecting data about the number of urinary tract infections on the nursing unit?
A) Advocate
B) Leader
C) Counselor
D) Researcher
Ans: D
Data collection is part of the research process. As an advocate, the nurse would implement actions to protect the rights of the client. Counseling involves the use of therapeutic, interpersonal communication skills to provide information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate client problem-solving and decision-making skills. A nurse leader is assertive and self-confident when providing care, effecting change, and functioning within groups.
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