Choose a patient-care situation in which the RN should intervene and advocate for the patient.  An example of such a situation might be when a patient has not been given complete informed consent.

Include the following in your paper:

· Describe the clinical situation concisely and descriptively. It can be an actual situation or a hypothetical one.

· Apply the to the specific clinical ethical situation that you choose. Address each section of the model in your paper.

· Conclude with a discussion of nursing advocacy in the clinical setting and the nurse’s role as a patient advocate.  

Your paper should be 4-5 pages.

You must reference and cite 1-2 scholarly sources other than your text. Include a title page and a reference page to cite your text and adhere to APA formatting.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

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