As a nurse you advocate for which of the following?

• A. The health, safety, and rights of patients, including their right to privacy
• B. The hospital administration
• C. Insurance companies
• D. Colleagues

Answer: (A)

Advocacy in nursing means acting to protect and promote patients’ health, safety, and rights, including their privacy. Nurses speak up for patients who can’t or may not be able to fully advocate for themselves, ensure informed consent and understanding of options, and safeguard confidentiality and dignity. This focus on the patient’s welfare and autonomy is the essence of advocacy, which is why it best fits the nurse’s role.

Other groups like hospital administration, insurance companies, or colleagues are part of the care environment, but advocacy for patients centers on ensuring the patient’s needs and rights come first, not organizational or external interests.