The parish nurse who identifies and reports neglect, abuse, and illegal behaviors to the appropriate legal sources is functioning as a/an
1. Counselor
2. Facilitator
3. Liaison
4. Advocate
ANS: 4
The parish nurse who identifies and reports neglect, abuse, and illegal behaviors to the appropriate legal sources is functioning as an advocate.
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