As a nurse discharges a patient, the patient gives the nurse a card of appreciation made in an arts and crafts group. Select the nurse's best action
a. Recognize the patient's thoughtfulness. Express appreciation and accept the card.
b. Inform the patient that accepting gifts violates policies of the facility. Decline the card.
c. Acknowledge the patient's transition through the termination phase, but decline the card.
d. Accept the card. Invite the patient to return to participate in other arts and crafts groups.
A
The nurse must consider the meaning, timing, and value of the gift. In this instance, the nurse should accept the patient's expression of gratitude.
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