A nurse is preparing a client for a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Advocacy is a leadership role that helps others to self-actualize.

• A. Advocacy is a leadership role that helps others to self-actualize. This statement is true and reflects one of the core principles of advocacy, which is to empower others to achieve their full potential and exercise their rights and responsibilities. This choice is correct.
• B. Subordinates are advocates for the nurse manager. This statement is false and contradicts one of the core principles of advocacy, which is to act in the best interest of those who are vulnerable or oppressed, not those who are in positions of power or authority. This choice is incorrect.
• C. Advocacy encourages clients to rely on health care staff for decision-making. This statement is false and contradicts one of the core principles of advocacy, which is to respect and support clients' autonomy and self-determination, not to impose or influence their choices or actions. This choice is incorrect.
• D. Nurse managers should distrust people who expose inappropriate professional practices. This statement is false and contradicts one of the core principles of advocacy, which is to promote and uphold ethical standards and quality of care, not to conceal or ignore malpractice or misconduct. This choice is incorrect.

The correct answer is B, C, and E.

• A. Weight is not a correct choice because it is not a vital sign and it does not indicate an acute change in the client's condition.
• B. Neuro status is a correct choice because it reflects the client's level of consciousness, orientation, memory, and cognitive function. Any alteration in neuro status could indicate a serious problem such as infection, stroke, or medication toxicity.
• C. Auditory hallucinations are a correct choice because they are a symptom of psychosis and could indicate a relapse or worsening of the client's mental illness. Auditory hallucinations could also impair the client's ability to cope, communicate, and function effectively.
• D. Speech is not a correct choice because it is not a vital sign and it does not indicate an acute change in the client's condition. Speech could be affected by various factors such as mood, anxiety, or medication side effects.
• E. Restlessness is a correct choice because it is a sign of agitation, anxiety, or discomfort. Restlessness could also indicate an underlying physical or psychological problem such as pain, infection, or psychosis.