A community health nurse is applying the Ethical Principles for Effective Advocacy. Which of the following best describes the action(s) of the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Act in the health care provider's best in-terest
b. Keep the client (group, community) properly informed
c. Maintain client confidentiality
d. Carry out instructions with diligence and competence
e. Provide advice to all members of the community
ANS: A, B, C, D
Keep the client (group, community) properly informed, maintain client confidentiality, and carry out instructions with diligence and competence are ethical principles for effective advocacy. The nurse should act impartially and offer frank, independent advice, which does not necessarily mean that advice should be provided to all members of the community.
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