In which ways can the nurse best act as a patient advocate?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Participate in continuing education offerings pertinent to the current position.
2. Follow all physician orders precisely and completely.
3. Practice with the patient as priority concern.
4. Educate the patient throughout the hospitalization or other nurse–patient contact.
5. Become active in changing outdated policies or procedures.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: The nurse must remain aware of acceptable standards of care. One method of remaining current is participating in continuing education offerings.
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