Select the best description of therapeutic use of self to provide to a new psychiatric nurse
a. "Most nurses have caring personalities that equip them to be helpful to patients."
b. "It's mostly about using good verbal and nonverbal communication, objectivity, genuineness, and empathy."
c. "It means that you keep yourself at a distance so you are not affected by patients' problems and emotions."
d. "The most important aspect of practice is when and how much to touch, as well as when to listen and give advice."
B
The correct answer lists several of the components of therapeutic use of self. The other options provide less information for the new nurse to use to continue to develop skills.
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