A novice nurse decides to attend a diabetes workshop after a client was admitted to the unit with an insulin pump that the nurse was not familiar with. This is an example of
a. role performance.
b. client advocacy.
c. collaboration.
d. professional self-awareness.
ANS: D
Professional self-awareness promotes recognition of the need for continuing education, the acceptance of accountability for one's own actions, the capacity to be assertive with professional colleagues, and the capability to serve as a client advocate when the situation warrants it, even if it is uncomfortable to do so. Role performance is role functioning. Client advocacy is protecting client rights. Collaboration is sharing responsibility.
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