Which action demonstrates the nurse's role in patient advocacy? A) Discouraging patients from asking questions about their care B) Making healthcare decisions without consulting the patient C) Ensuring the patient's wishes are communicated to the healthcare team D) Ignoring patient complaints to avoid conflicts

Which action demonstrates the nurse's role in patient advocacy? A) Discouraging patients from asking questions about their care B) Making healthcare decisions without consulting the patient C) Ensuring the patient's wishes are communicated to the healthcare team D) Ignoring patient complaints to avoid conflicts

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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