While conducting the health history the nurse states,
"I need this information to plan dietary changes that will benefit your type 1 diabetes mellitus." This statement is an example of which professional characteristic in establishing a nurse-client relationship?
1. Positive regard.
2. Empathy.
3. Genuineness.
4. Concreteness.
Correct Answer: 4
This statement is an example of concreteness. For the nurse, concreteness means speaking to the client in specific terms rather than in vague generalities. The statement does not reflect positive regard, empathy, or genuineness.
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