An important component of providing good care is for health caregivers to take care of, or nurture, themselves. Which of the following are ways that effectively assist health caregivers to nurture themselves? (Select all that apply.)
a. Be supportive of colleagues.
b. Recognize and accept one's own limitations, and strive to improve.
c. Take pride in oneself.
d. Accept all challenges presented.
e. Be responsible and accountable for one's own actions.
A, B, C, E
Caregivers are constantly serving as client advocates, but they must be careful to avoid expending their energies without renewing energy. A caregiver cannot provide quality health care unless he first takes care of himself. One does not have to take on all challenges presented to him because this can be exhausting to an individual.
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