Nurses advocate for their patients in various ways: - Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the patient's needs and preferences are understood and respected. - Education: Providing patients with information about their conditions, treatments, and options, so they can make informed decisions. - Support: Offering emotional and psychological support to patients and their families during difficult times. - Intervention: Intervening when patients are unable to speak for themselves or when there are concerns about the quality or appropriateness of care. - Policy Advocacy: Engaging in policy-making processes to bring about changes that improve patient care and healthcare systems.
