A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing an in-service about ethical concepts when providing client care. Which of the following definitions should the nurse include when discussing advocacy?

A. Helping a client fulfill a need that they are unable to complete independently: Advocacy in healthcare involves supporting and promoting the rights of clients. It includes helping clients meet their needs, especially when they are unable to do so independently due to illness, circumstances, or limitations. B. Assuring that the health care provider tells the truth and does not mislead: This refers to veracity, which involves truth-telling and honesty in communication with clients, but it does not fully capture the broader role of advocacy. C. Avoiding intentionally or unintentionally harming clients: This defines nonmaleficence, an ethical principle focused on preventing harm. While important in healthcare, it is not specific to advocacy. D. Maintaining the premise that all clients are to be treated equally: This refers to justice, an ethical principle that ensures fairness and equality in treatment. It is related to but distinct from advocacy, which is more focused on supporting the client's individual needs.