Vulnerability is multidimensional in that several factors contribute to it. Vulnerability is dynamic and can be counteracted by acquiring resources. Resilience:
1. Makes a person more vulnerable to deficient states
2. Includes the ability to recover from problems and the possession of a sense of in-ner strength
3. Can be fostered by building up a person's strength and ability to endure adversity
4. Gives nurses a chance to work with vulnerable people
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Resilience includes the ability to recover from problems and the possession of a sense of inner strength.
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