ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Updated 2024
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Updated 2024 ( 41 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make to demonstrate the principle of advocacy?
because it implies that the nurse will act on behalf of the client without their consent or involvement, which may violate their right to self-determination.
because it reflects the principle of fidelity, not advocacy. Fidelity means keeping one’s promises and being faithful to one’s commitments.
because it reflects
No explanation
The correct answer is choice D. “I will let you make decisions about your health care.” This statement demonstrates the principle of advocacy in nursing, which is defined as a process aimed at promoting the independence and autonomy of users of health services, in addition to providing information on healthcare decision-making and offering support for decisions taken.
Choice A is wrong because it implies that the nurse will act on behalf of the client without their consent or involvement, which may violate their right to self-determination.
Choice B is wrong because it reflects the principle of fidelity, not advocacy.
Fidelity means keeping one’s promises and being faithful to one’s commitments. Choice C is wrong because it reflects