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What is advocacy in nursing?
What is advocacy in nursing?
- Following orders from superiors
- Defending one's own interests
- The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal (correct)
- Pleading for resources for personal gain
Who can nurses advocate for?
Who can nurses advocate for?
- Only for themselves
- Only for the patients
- Only for the healthcare organization
- Themselves, patients, and the nursing profession (correct)
What is the role of a nurse as an advocate?
What is the role of a nurse as an advocate?
- To work through formal decision-making bodies to achieve desired outcomes (correct)
- To focus solely on direct patient care
- To follow the chain of command without question
- To avoid involvement in policy-level groups
What does it mean to be an advocate in nursing?
What does it mean to be an advocate in nursing?
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What is the role of a nurse manager/administrator in advocacy?
What is the role of a nurse manager/administrator in advocacy?
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Advocacy in Nursing
- Advocacy in nursing is the process of supporting and promoting patients' rights, interests, and well-being, while also addressing their concerns and needs.
Who Can Nurses Advocate For?
- Patients, including individuals, families, and communities
- Colleagues, including nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
- The profession itself, including the nursing practice and the healthcare system
Role of a Nurse as an Advocate
- Nurses act as a voice for patients, communicating their needs and preferences to the healthcare team
- They empower patients to make informed decisions about their care
- They provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
- They identify and address ethical issues and conflicts that may arise during care
- They facilitate collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals
What Does it Mean to be an Advocate in Nursing?
- It means being a champion for patients' rights and autonomy
- It means being a role model for ethical and professional behavior
- It means using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address patients' needs and concerns
Role of a Nurse Manager/Administrator in Advocacy
- They create a culture that supports and promotes advocacy in nursing practice
- They provide resources and support for nurses to engage in advocacy
- They facilitate collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals
- They develop and implement policies that promote patient-centered care and advocacy
- They role-model advocacy behaviors for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
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