A nurse speaks on behalf of others who are unable to speak for themselves. Which of the follow-ing roles is being performed?
a. Advocate
b. Caregiver
c. Coordinator
d. Collaborator
ANS: A
A nurse speaking on behalf of others who are unable to speak for themselves is performing the role of advocate. A nurse is responsible for assisting clients and families by organizing and inte-grating the resources of other agencies or care providers to meet the clients' needs most effi-ciently in the role of coordinator. As a caregiver, the nurse provides direct care to the client. Nurses are collaborators when they take part in joint decision making with clients, families, groups, and communities.
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