Author Question: The nursing assistant asks the nurse to explain the meaning of advocacy. The nurse explains the ... (Read 68 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nursing assistant asks the nurse to explain the meaning of advocacy. The nurse explains the fundamental principle of patient advocacy is what?

1. Independence
2. Caring
3. Competence
4. Protection

Question 2

The nurse makes the decision to return to school to obtain a bachelor of science degree in nursing. What theme of critical thinking is the nurse displaying?

1. Critical thinking is a productive and positive activity.
2. Critical thinking is a process, not an outcome.
3. Manifestations of critical thinking vary, depending on the context in which they occur.
4. Critical thinking is triggered by both positive and negative events.

nekcihc358 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
To advocate for is to protect. When the nurse advocates for the patient, the nurse protects the patient from infringement on his or her rights as a patient and as a human being.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
This theme is demonstrated by the belief that continuous learning contributes to the ongoing process of critical thinking.