Among the following nursing skills, which one must be demonstrated to successfully fulfill the role of facilitator?
a. Advocacy
b. Paternalism
c. Autonomy
d. Negotiation
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A Community health nurses work within a participatory process; leadership and advocacy are critical skills needed for the role of facilitator.
B Paternalism is not a skill critically needed for the role of facilitator.
C Autonomy is not a skill critically needed for the role of facilitator.
D Negotiation is a characteristic of appropriate communication skills in community health nursing practice, rather than a reflection of the nurse in the role of facilitator.
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