A school nurse, who is concerned about an increase in sports injuries related to ineffective protective equipment, decides to participate in a child fatality prevention committee. Which advocacy activities is this nurse demonstrating? Select all that appl
A) Advocating for vulnerable populations
B) Advocating for fair and equitable access to high-quality care for all clients
C) Ensuring that clients have the necessary information to make an informed decision or give informed consent
D) Informing the public about issues and concerns
E) Speaking publicly for the health, welfare, and safety of their clients
Answer: A, C, D, E
Clients from vulnerable populations, like children, particularly benefit from nursing advocacy. Although advocating for fair and equitable access is an important advocacy activity, it is not part of the work of a fatality prevention committee. A child fatality prevention committee may recognize and act on information early. This type of committee may be able to recognize patterns and devise related health promotion activities. As advocates, both professional and public, nurses can speak to promote and effect change.
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