Which of the following examples would not demonstrate patient advocacy by a nurse? Select all that apply
1. Provide the patient with information about the patient's problem.
2. Tell the patient what you (the nurse) would do.
3. Plan with the patient's physician who will talk with the patient.
4. Expect a patient to accept treatment for cancer.
2, 4
Explanation: 1. It is helpful to provide the patient with factual information to assist the patient in decision-making.
2. Your personal decisions are not relevant to the patient's decision-making process.
3. A team approach is best.
4. Nurses should not expect patients to make a decision. Patients make the decisions, and nurses need to support the patient's decision.
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