Patient-Centered Care: Patient Advocacy Test
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease and tells the nurse that he no longer wants to continue hemodialysis. which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"I will contact your provider so you can talk with her about your decision."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a malignancy in their left breast. The client tells the nurse that even though their family wants them to have both breasts removed, the client only wants to remove the left breast at this time. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Would you like for me to help you discuss your decision with your family?"
A newly licensed nurse is caring for a client who requires a colostomy irrigation to stimulate peristalsis. The nurse has not performed an irrigation before and does not feel comfortable with the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Ask an experienced nurse to assist her with performing the irrigation.
A nurse is caring for a client who does not speak the same language as the nurse. The client is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure later in the day. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client.
A nurse manager is providing information about advocacy to a group of staff nurses. Which of the following statements by a staff nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
To advocate for my client I may need to speak with the provider on his behalf.
