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NsG130 Week one Study Guide.
Caregiver - Answers✔The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and the
science of nursing in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual needs.
As a caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator, teacher, counselor, leader,
researcher, advocate, and collaborator to promote wellness through activities that prevent illness,
restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death. The role of caregiver is the primary
role of the nurse
Communicator - Answers✔The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication
skills to establish and maintain helping relationships with patients of all ages in a wide variety of
health care settings
Teacher/ educator - Answers✔The use of communication skills to assess, implement, and
evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their families
consuler - Answers✔The use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide
information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient's problem-solving and decision-
making skills
Leader - Answers✔The assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care,
effecting change, and functioning with groups
Researcher - Answers✔The participation in or conduct of research to increase knowledge in
nursing and improve patient care
Advocate - Answers✔The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for all
patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their
own health and lives
collaborator - Answers✔The effective use of skills in organization, communication, and
advocacy to facilitate the functions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient
care
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Answers✔Its primary mission is to advance the
profession of nursing to improve health for all. It is the premier organization representing the
interests of the 4 million RNs in the United States. It advances the nursing profession by
fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment,
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NsG130 Week one Study Guide.
Caregiver - Answers✔The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and the
science of nursing in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual needs.
As a caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator, teacher, counselor, leader,
researcher, advocate, and collaborator to promote wellness through activities that prevent illness,
restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death. The role of caregiver is the primary
role of the nurse
Communicator - Answers✔The use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication
skills to establish and maintain helping relationships with patients of all ages in a wide variety of
health care settings
Teacher/ educator - Answers✔The use of communication skills to assess, implement, and
evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients and their families
consuler - Answers✔The use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide
information, make appropriate referrals, and facilitate the patient's problem-solving and decision-
making skills
Leader - Answers✔The assertive, self-confident practice of nursing when providing care,
effecting change, and functioning with groups
Researcher - Answers✔The participation in or conduct of research to increase knowledge in
nursing and improve patient care
Advocate - Answers✔The protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for all
patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their
own health and lives
collaborator - Answers✔The effective use of skills in organization, communication, and
advocacy to facilitate the functions of all members of the health care team as they provide patient
care
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Answers✔Its primary mission is to advance the
profession of nursing to improve health for all. It is the premier organization representing the
interests of the 4 million RNs in the United States. It advances the nursing profession by
fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment,
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