Which action would the forensic nurse most likely take when implementing Hammer's definition of caring?
a. Utilizing intuition when assessing a client
b. Providing self-care and care for the client
c. Assuring that the client's basic needs are met
d. Assessing the bio-psychosocial and spiritual characteristics of the client
B
Hammer recognized that in forensic nursing practice the caring component must address caring for one self as well as caring for clients.
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