The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses two units of packed ...

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The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses two units of packed red blood cells. The nurse notifies the health care provider of the patient's decision. The nurse is acting in the role of the:
 
  a. Manager.
  b. Change agent.
  c. Advocate.
  d. Educator.

Question 2

During a staff meeting, the nurse manager announces that the hospital will be seeking Magnet status. In order to explain the requirements for this award, the nurse manager will contact the:
 
  a. American Nurses Association (ANA).
  b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  c. National League for Nursing (NLN).
  d. Joint Commission.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
As the patient's advocate, the nurse interprets information and provides the necessary education. The nurse then accepts and respects the patient's decisions even if they are different from the nurse's own beliefs. The nurse supports the patient's wishes and communicates them to other health care providers. A nurse manages all of the activities and treatments for patients. A nurse manages all of the activities and treatments for patients. In the role of change agent, the nurse works with patients to address their health concerns and with staff members to address change in an organization or within a community. The nurse ensures that the patient receives sufficient information on which to base consent for care and related treatment. Education becomes a major focus of discharge planning so that patients will be prepared to handle their own needs at home.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awards Magnet Recognition to hospitals that have shown excellence and innovation in nursing. The ANA is a professional organization that provides standards of nursing practice. The National League for Nursing (NLN) outlines and updates competencies for practical, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing education programs. The Joint Commission is the accrediting organization for health care facilities in the United States.