During report, the LPN/LVN relates that although her assigned patient was ambulatory, she provided a bed bath, special foot care, and nail care; she justified the care by saying that the patient seemed very tired
The nurse also mentioned that the patient had a number of personal problems for which she provided counseling. The charge nurse recognizes these behaviors as suggesting
a. conscientious nursing.
b. empathetic response.
c. conflict avoidance.
d. co-dependence.
ANS: D
Co-dependent individuals have a pathological need to be needed by others. They are often controlling, robbing patients of autonomy and opportunities to problem-solve. These behaviors go beyond conscientious nursing to the pathological; they do not suggest use of empathy; and they do not suggest conflict avoidance.
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