Which of the following statements is true about a nurse's self-disclosure?
A) It is the basis for effective communication.
B) Self-disclosure should be used with all clients to some degree.
C) The more the nurse discloses, the more the client will disclose.
D) Self-disclosure on the nurse's part should benefit the client.
D
Feedback: The nurse should determine what benefit any given client will gain from nurse self-disclosure; only when that benefit can be clearly identified should self-disclosure be used, and then it should be used judiciously and within the boundaries of the relationship.
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Which is a characteristic of an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern?
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1. "I am drinking a minimum of 8–10 glasses of liquid a day." 2. "I have started cutting back on my protein intake." 3. "At least three times a day, I am drinking a glass of milk." 4. "I try to take a nap in the morning and afternoon when the baby is sleeping."
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A. include content from at least six objectives B. use a font size of at least 14 points C. present information in paragraph style D. avoid using photographs or illustrations