When the pediatric nurse informs children and families of their rights and options, as well as the consequences of options, and facilitates decision making, the nurse is acting mainly in which of the following roles?
a. leader c. advocate
b. researcher d. educator
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A Incorrect. The nurse as leader or manager includes the role of caring for one or more patients as well as managing staff members.
B Incorrect. The nurse as researcher involves the identification of questions needing answers, pointing the way to areas requiring research and further investigation, and providing evidence-based practice.
C Correct. The second primary role of the nurse after caregiver is the role of advocate, from the Latin root for lawyer. When the nurse informs a family of their rights and options as well as consequences, she is fulfilling the role of advocate.
D Incorrect. The nurse as educator enables the child and family to make informed decisions about options and outcomes.
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