A nurse has taken a position in the hospital setting.The nurse knows one role of the professional nurse is that of client advocate.Which must the nurse be aware of in preparation to act as a client advocate? Select all that apply.

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A) The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a client rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of clients in long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.
B) The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a client rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of clients in long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.
C) The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a client rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of clients in long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.
D) The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a client rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of clients in long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.
E) The nurse reviews the rights statement of the hospital because it more specifically identifies which hospital workers assist clients who feel their rights have been violated. The unit policy manual will not have a separate policy statement from the hospital. The health department will have a client rights statement, but the hospital's statement is more specific to the client's need. The nurse will not need the rights of clients in long-term care facilities as the client is in the hospital.

A Nurse Has Taken a Position in the Hospital Setting