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The caregiver role for the nurse today is both independent and collaborative. Nurses independently make assessments and plan and implement patient care based on nursing knowledge and skills. The nurse functioning as a patient advocate actively promotes th
 
  1. Contact the healthcare provider and ask that the procedure be explained to the patient.
  2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
  3. Document that the patient does not understand the proposed surgical procedure.
  4. Instruct the patient in alternatives to the surgical procedure.

Question 2

The nurse plans and implements care for a patient based on nursing knowledge and skills. In which role is the nurse functioning?
 
  1. Caregiver
  2. Advocate
  3. Educator
  4. Leader



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse as patient advocate actively promotes the patient's rights to autonomy and free choice. The nurse should protect the patient's right to self-determination about the surgical procedure. The nurse should not explain the procedure to the patient. The nurse should not do anything beyond documenting the patient's lack of understanding about the procedure. The nurse should not provide alternatives to the surgical procedure.

Answer to Question 2

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The caregiver role for the nurse today is both independent and collaborative. Nurses independently make assessments and plan and implement patient care based on nursing knowledge and skills. The nurse functioning as a patient advocate actively promotes the patient's rights to autonomy and free choice. The nurse functioning in the role of educator nurse assesses learning needs, plans and implements teaching methods to meet those needs, and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching. The nurse functioning in the role of leader directs, delegates, and coordinates nursing activities.




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Great answer, keep it coming :)


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