How is the action of advocacy described?
A) Informing others of their rights and making certain they have sufficient information to make decisions
B) Learning about the need for a decision and then making a good decision for other people
C) Supporting an individual's right to make a decision even when they do not have accurate information
D) Protecting the rights of patients in accordance with the law
Answer: A) Informing others of their rights and making certain they have sufficient information to make decisions
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