The parents of an 8-year-old with cancer are telling the nurse their problems and successes when caring for their child
In response, the nurse arranges for social services to meet with the parents to help them obtain financial assistance for the equipment and supplies. The nurse is acting in which role? A) Educator
B) Advocate
C) Case manager
D) Direct care provider
B
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The nurse is acting as an advocate, representing the client and family to a third party, by ensuring that the family has the resources and services to provide care for their child. The nurse acts as a direct care provider through assessment, observation of physical care, and the actual provision of physical care. The role of educator would require the nurse to give rather than receive information. Case management involves coordinating elements of a nursing plan of care.
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