Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with the development of an in-service about client advocacy. Which of the following information should the nurse include when describing advocacy?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Supports the client's needs
Rationale:
🟢 Advocacy in nursing means actively supporting and upholding the rights, wishes, and needs of clients, especially when they are unable to do so themselves.
🟢 The nurse acts as a voice for the client, ensuring their preferences and concerns are respected within the healthcare system.
🟢 This includes protecting clients' rights, helping them make informed decisions, and ensuring ethical and person-centered care.
🟢 Client advocacy is a core professional responsibility and reflects the nurse's role in maintaining autonomy, safety, and dignity.
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This question is from PN Management~2023 Retake Exam which contains 53 questions.
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Answer Choices:
A. Report the incident to the manager of the pharmacy.
B. Place a copy of the incident report in the client's record.
C. Document the doubled dose in the client's medical record.
D. Contact the nurse from the previous shift to report the doubled dose.
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Answer Choices:
A. Set specific times for low-priority tasks.
B. Perform complicated tasks independently.
C. Postpone checking for new prescriptions until medications are due.
D. Cluster care activities for each client.
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Answer Choices:
A. A client who has dementia and is experiencing paranoia
B. A client who has a UTI and reports itching after receiving a dose of cefaclor PO
C. A client who has heart failure and has gained 1 kg (2.2 lb) in the last 48 hr
D. A client who has a pressure ulcer on the left heel that has progressed from stage II to stage III
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Answer Choices:
A. Removing gloves before leaving an isolation room
B. Filling a basin with water at 40° C (104° F) when providing foot care
C. Instructing a client to look down at their feet when being assisted to ambulate
D. Applying water-soluble lubricant to the nares of a client who is receiving oxygen
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Answer Choices:
A. A nurse does not provide an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse.
B. A provider who suspects partner violence asks to speak with the client alone.
C. A dietitian prescribes a kosher meal tray for a client who practices the Orthodox Jewish faith.
D. A client requests that a nurse provide information by telephone to their partner.
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
- Answer Choices: 4