Which are common areas requiring nurse patient advocacy?
1 . Adequate patient consents
2 . Medical errors
3 . Access to health care
4 . Respect for patient dignity
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
D
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