The nurse is working in the role of educator with groups of clients. Which of the following inter-ventions would the nurse likely perform?
a. Care for clients in acute care settings
b. Coordinate activities with staff members in community settings
c. Use learning principles to increase under-standing about mental illness
d. Act as an advocate for mental health sup-port groups
ANS: C
The educator role is foundational to health maintenance, health promotion, and community ac-tion. Using learning principles to increase understanding in the community about mental illness is a role of the educator. Caring for clients in acute care settings is the role of clinician. Coordinat-ing activities with staff members in community settings is the role of coordinator. Acting as an advocate for mental health support groups is the role of an advocate.
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