What role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients' interests playing?
a. Caregiver
b. Health care administrator
c. Advocate
d. Health care evaluator
ANS: C
A nurse accepts the role of advocate when, in addition to general care, the nurse protects the patient's interests. Caregiver, health care administrator, and health care evaluator are not terms for the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients.
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