A graduate nurse is attending a seminar regarding the role of the nurse as a pat

A graduate nurse is attending a seminar regarding the role of the nurse as a patient advocate. After the session, the students engage in a discussion. Which of the following statements by the graduate nurse indicates the need for further education?
1. “Patient advocates have the authority to make decisions for the patient.”
2. “Being a patient advocate entails making efforts to improve patient outcomes.”
3. “Providing education to the patient and family is a key way to be a positive patient advocate.”
4. “Communicating patient needs to the members of the healthcare team is a role of the patient advocate.”