When caring for children in the mental health setting, nurses may become aware of unresolved issues about their own family. If left unaddressed, care for the child may be affected because:
1. This experience should not affect nurses.
2. There is an increased potential for regression.
3. This opportunity will help the nurses heal.
4. Nurses' feelings may become activated.
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Rationale: It is important that nurses working with children, particularly children with emotional problems, practice self-awareness. These experiences may activate feelings about one's own unresolved issues with the nurse's family of origin or current family and may affect the ability to provide therapeutic care. If the feelings are activated, the nurse may have an opportunity to heal or may experience regression.
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