A nurse has taken a position in the hospital setting and is aware of the federal and state patient rights legislation. In preparation to act as a client advocate, the nurse would also check:
1. The hospital's patient rights statement.
2. The unit policy manual.
3. The health department's patient rights statement.
4. The rights of a client in a long-term care facility.
1. The hospital's patient rights statement.
Rationale:
The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a patient rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.
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