Nurse B talks with Patient G about effective methods of managing stress incontinence. What role of the gerontological nurse is being enacted in this exchange?
A) Innovator
B) Caregiver
C) Educator
D) Advocate
B
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The educator role is a broader communicative function, involving sharing knowledge and skills with other professionals and the general public. Caregiving includes encouraging the active participation of older adults in self-care. Advocacy and innovation are social and professional roles.
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