One of the biggest challenges facing nurses who want to act as a client advocate is:
a. Dealing with their own reactions to client decisions that conflict with the nurse’s personal belief system
b. A lack of reimbursement for activities involved in this role
c. A lack of time to spend with clients
d. Dealing with conflicts that can arise with other health care providers.
Answer A. An essential attribute of the nurse acting in the advocate role is being open-minded.
The focus is on supporting the client’s decisions regardless of the nurse’s personal beliefs about what the decision should be.
Client self-determination is the priority.
a. Dealing with their own reactions to client decisions that conflict with the nurse’s personal belief system
b. A lack of reimbursement for activities involved in this role
c. A lack of time to spend with clients
d. Dealing with conflicts that can arise with other health care providers.
Answer A. An essential attribute of the nurse acting in the advocate role is being open-minded.
The focus is on supporting the client’s decisions regardless of the nurse’s personal beliefs about what the decision should be.
Client self-determination is the priority.
