An RN has called the physician to explain that the patient is having second thoughts about a procedure and would like to learn more about the alternatives before proceeding. In this instance the RN is enacting the element of the RN role known as
a. counselor.
b. researcher.
c. advocate.
d. mentor.
ANS: C
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