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not assist others to pursue theirs.
c. Avoiders postpone dealing with the
issue.
2. Accommodation
a. Accommodators neglect their own
needs, goals, or concerns (unassertive)
while trying to satisfy those of others.
b. Accommodators obey and serve others
and often feel resentment and
disappointment because they “get
nothing in return.”
3. Competition
a. Competitors pursue their own needs
and goals at the expense of others.
b. Competitors also may stand up for
rights and defend important
principles.
4. Compromise
a. Compromisers are assertive and
cooperative.
b. Compromisers work creatively and
openly to find the solution that most
fully satisfies all important objectives
and goals to be achieved.

XI. Roles of Health Care Team Members

A. Nurse roles are as follows:
1. Promote health and prevent disease
2. Provide comfort and care to clients
3. Make decisions
4. Act as client advocate
5. Lead and manage the nursing team
6. Serve as case manager
7. Function as a rehabilitator
8. Communicate effectively
9. Educate clients, families, and communities and health
care team members
10. Act as a resource person
11. Allocate resources in a cost-effective manner
B. Primary health care provider (PHCP): A PHCP or specialist
diagnoses and treats disease.
C. Physician’s assistant
1. A physician’s assistant (PA) acts to a limited extent in
the role of the physician during the physician’s
absence.
2. The PA conducts physical examinations, performs
diagnostic procedures, assists in the operating room
and emergency department, and performs treatments.

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