The nurse is administering a bed-bath to a client in a long-term care facility. The nurse is careful to cover the client during the bath. Which nursing role does this action describe?
A) Communicator
B) Caregiver
C) Client advocate
D) Teacher
Answer: B
The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the healthcare procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals.
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