Which of the following is an example of advocacy by the nurse?
a. Refusing to give a patient a medication because it contradicts the nurse's beliefs
b. Questioning a doctor's order that appears unsafe
c. Giving a patient medication against their wishes because the nurse believes it to be in the best interest of the patient
d. Giving out the patient's health information to a questioning family member
B
An example of advocacy is questioning a doctor's order that appears unsafe. Other examples of advocacy include promoting patient comfort and supporting patient decisions regarding health care choices. Refusing to give a medication because it contradicts the nurses beliefs, giving a medication against a patient's wishes, and giving out a patient's health information are not ex-amples of advocacy.
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