A nurse places high priority on working with patients and families, including them in planning care and in establishing goals. Which nursing role has this nurse assumed?
a. Patient advocate
b. Provider of care
c. Change agent
d. Collaborator
ANS: D
A
A nurse advocate works to provide for the best interest of patients at all times.
B
The nurse as the provider of care provides nursing care to patients.
C
The nurse as a change agent is involved in making changes in the health care system or in the provision of patient care.
D
The nurse who works collaboratively with patients and families includes them in planning care and outcomes.
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