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Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse attends interprofessional meetings to discuss the plan of care for a trauma patient who has been transferred to the medical-surgical unit. In what role is this nurse functioning?

1. Caregiver
2. Team leader
3. Delegate
4. Advocate

Question 2

The nurse is approached by a patient who offers to provide the nurse with tickets to a sporting event in exchange for free home care for 1 week. The nurse accepts this offer. Which standards did the nurse violate?

Select all that apply.
1. HIPAA
2. ANA standards
3. Professional boundaries
4. State nurse practice acts
5. Standards pertinent to specific hospital protocols

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse as advocate actively promotes the patient's rights to autonomy and free choice. The nurse will communicate with other healthcare team members and assist and support patient decision making. The caregiver works independently and collaboratively with the patient. Team leaders are nurses who are participating in roles of leadership in that they manage time, people, resources, and the environment to ensure that staff is able to provide the proper care. Delegates are nurses who are responsible for completing care as assigned.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 4

Professional boundaries are the borders between the vulnerability of the patient and the power of the nurse. It is vital that nurses recognize this relationship and establish boundaries to safely and effectively meet the patient's needs. Confusion between the needs of the nurse and those of the patient can result in boundary violations. HIPAA addresses confidentiality. ANA standards address ethics and codes of conduct. Hospital protocols are not a part of this question.