A client with frequent re-admissions to the inpatient unit refuses to eat or participate in activities.The nurse functions as the client advocate by which of the following actions?
A)Respecting the client's wishes by taking food away and leaving the room door closed
B)Scolding the client as a way to motivate a change in behavior
C)Providing consistent encouragement to attend activities and having food available
D)Ignoring the client and encouraging other health care team members to do the same

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Advocacy is the process of providing the client with information,support,and feedback needed to make a decision,and the obligation to act in the best interest of the client.The other options to do not demonstrate advocacy and caring behaviors.

A Client with Frequent Re-Admissions to the Inpatient Unit Refuses