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A nurse maintains current information about agencies whose services are of potential use to the disabled and directs clients to the resources that can meet their needs. Which of the following roles is being demonstrated?
 
  a. Educator
  b. Caregiver
  c. Referral agent
  d. Advocate

Question 2

A nurse is working to improve the health and wellness of persons with disabilities. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
 
  a. Treat the whole person, not just the disa-bility
  b. Focus on the disability and the related ill-nesses
  c. Acknowledge the ability, not the disability
  d. Ensure persons with disabilities have ac-cess to home health care



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
As a referral agent, the nurse directs clients to the resources that can meet their needs. A nurse speaking on behalf of others who are unable to speak for themselves is performing the role of advocate. In the caregiver role, the nurse provides direct care to the client. Nurses serve as edu-cators who provide clients at any level with sufficient knowledge to enable them to care for their own needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To improve the health and wellness of persons with disabilities, the former Surgeon General Carmona suggested that health care providers should see and treat the whole person; educators should teach about disability; the public should focus on the person's abilities, not just the disa-bility; and the community should ensure accessible health care and wellness services.



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