The community nurse is caring for a new patient that is a physically challenged 9-year-old girl in a family of four. What action demonstrates the role of advocacy when caring for this child?
A) Take a case history for each member of the family
B) Make telephone calls to establish eligibility for special equipment needed to transport the child to school
C) Take the patient's blood pressure
D) Document the patient's progress in physical therapy
Ans: B
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