The nurse is applying the concept of mindfulness to support the use of self when caring for patients with mental illness. Which statements reflect an accurate understanding of this concept? Select all that apply
1. It is a form of self-esteem.
2. It is a form of self-awareness.
3. It is a state of being aware but not acting automatically.
4. It is a state of being aware but also acting automatically.
5. It is a state of accepting things as they are without judgment.
Answer: 2, 3, 5
Explanation: Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness, not self-esteem, which may be described as a state of being in the present moment and accepting things for what they are without judgment. The "mindful" state is one in which the individual is aware in the current moment but not reacting automatically.
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