Patient Engagement and Advocacy

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What is patient advocacy in nursing?

1: What is patient advocacy in nursing?

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Speaking up for patients and ensuring they receive appropriate care

Only following physician orders

Allowing patients to make decisions alone

Focusing only on medical treatments

What is the purpose of patient engagement?

2: What is the purpose of patient engagement?

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Reducing hospital costs

Allowing nurses to make all decisions

Involving patients in their own healthcare decisions

Limiting patient communication

Which factor can act as a barrier to patient advocacy?

3: Which factor can act as a barrier to patient advocacy?

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Good communication

Strong teamwork

Heavy workloads and time constraints

Patient education

What tool can be used to measure a patient’s knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health? 

4: What tool can be used to measure a patient’s knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health? 

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Nursing Care Plan

Patient Activation Measure (PAM)

Vital Signs Chart

Medical History Form

Why is advocacy important for holistic care?

5: Why is advocacy important for holistic care?

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It focuses only on disease treatment

It ensures physical needs only

It addresses physical, emotional, and social needs of patients

It replaces doctors’ decisions