A patient tells the nurse that he does not want to have surgery to remove a tumor from his small bowel but doesn't want to tell his physician. The nurse encourages the patient to talk with the surgeon in an honest way and volunteers to be in the room when the patient tells the physician. The advocacy model this nurse is implementing would be:

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In the rights protection model of advocacy, the nurse assists the patient in asserting his autonomy and will strive to protect his health and safety. The nurse encouraging the patient to talk with the physician and be there while he is doing so is an example of the rights protection model of advocacy. The values-based decision model of advocacy involves the nurse assisting the patient to make choices that are consistent with his values, lifestyle, and desires. The respect for persons model of advocacy involves the nurse acting to protect the patient's rights, dignity, and choices. . Therapeutic jurisprudence is not a patient advocacy model.

A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Does Not Want