Which of the following statements best describes the advocate role of the nurse in restorative care?
a. As an advocate, the practical nurse uses his or her power and influence to promote an environment that supports the goals of restorative care
b. As an advocate, the practical nurse intervenes when family members do not support the plan of care
c. As an advocate, the practical nurse confronts the interdisciplinary team when their goals do not address their advocacy role
d. As an advocate, the practical nurse develops an adversarial role with the interdisciplinary team
A
The practical nurse supports the attainment of the restorative care goals through encouraging the change in attitudes, care skills, and environment that would promote restorative care. Responses B and C are examples of advocacy but are too narrow to describe the advocacy of practical nurses. Response D is inappropriate. If the nurse becomes an adversary of the interdisciplinary team, the nurse is not acting in the resident's best interest.
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