The nurse educator is presenting a lecture regarding advocacy in ...

[kaid0807]

The nurse educator is presenting a lecture regarding advocacy in nursing. Which interventions will the nurse include as they exemplify client advocacy?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Educating clients and their families about their legal rights
  B) Ensuring that clients have the necessary information to make an informed decision or give informed consent
  C) Speaking out for safe practice conditions when threatened by budget cutbacks
  D) Supporting medical authority
  E) Questioning other healthcare professionals when they provide care that is based on stereotypic ideas rather than on an assessment of the individual client's needs

Question 2

An operating room (OR) nurse notices that the nurse-anesthesiologist for the next scheduled surgery seems to be unsteady. When the OR nurses comes closer to the anesthesiologist, a strong odor of alcohol is noted. Which actions by the OR nurse are appropr
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Assume that the surgeon is handling any problem.
  B) Immediately report it to a supervisor.
  C) Respect the privacy of the anesthesiologist.
  D) Decide that a professional coworker is unlikely to come to the OR impaired.
  E) Follow the state board guidelines.

[Cnarkel]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, C, E

Clients must understand their rights in order to be able to defend them. As an advocate, the nurse provides clients with the information they need to make informed decisions and supports the clients' rights to make their own healthcare decisions. A nurse should understand that advocacy may require political action. Conflicts may arise over issues that require consultation, confrontation, or negotiation between the nurse and administrative personnel or between the nurse and primary care providers. Nursing advocates should respect the diversity of all clients and promote equal care for all clients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B, E

A nurse who suspects a colleague of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct and fails to act is in direct violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report any professional whom they suspect of engaging in illegal, immoral, or unethical activities. Although an impaired healthcare provider may view this intervention as an invasion of privacy, such prompt action will safeguard the client from harm, while at the same time offer the impaired healthcare provider a chance at recovery. Impairment of a coworker or team member is the most common situation encountered by healthcare professionals. Nurses should follow guidelines set forth by the board of nursing for the state in which they work.

[kaid0807]

TYSM

[coreycathey]

Excellent