Frank has been working with a patient for several days. He reports to the registered nurse that the patient requires additional care. What role is Frank performing here?

Frank is speaking up to the registered nurse about the patient’s need for additional care. This means he is acting as an advocate for the patient by communicating the patient’s needs to the care team. An assistant or technician performs care tasks, while “friend” does not describe this professional role.

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