A nurse caring for a preoperative patient is told by the patient, "The doctor just had me sign a paper. I wish I knew what it was all about." The nurse goes to report this to the physician. The nursing role adopted by the nurse is
a. provider of care.
b. counselor.
c. change agent.
d. patient advocate.
ANS: D
A
The nurse as the provider of care provides nursing care to patients.
B
The nurse as a counselor provides basic counseling and support to patients in relation to their emotional responses to health and illness.
C
The nurse as a change agent is involved in making changes in the health care system or in the provision of patient care.
D
A nurse advocate works to provide for the best interest of patients at all times.
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