Which actions by the nurse demonstrate overinvolvement with patients and their families? (Select all that apply.)
a. Buying clothes for the patients
b. Showing favoritism toward a patient
c. Focusing on technical aspects of care
d. Spending off-duty time with patients and families
e. Asking questions if families are not participating in care
ANS: A, B, D
Actions that show overinvolvement include buying clothes for patients, showing favoritism toward a patient, and spending off-duty time with patients and families. Focusing on technical aspects of care is an action that indicates underinvolvement, and asking questions if families are not participating in care indicates a positive action.
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