A nurse coworker, who has been working with a child and his family, asks you for advice about buying a gift for the child and the family. Which of the following would be the best advice you could give this nurse?
a. Do not buy them a gift unless they buy you one first.
b. If you buy a gift, be certain that it is a small token only.
c. Not giving gifts or receiving them is part of being professional.
d. You should not buy gifts, but it is all right to receive them.
C
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A Incorrect. Professional boundaries insist that you do not give gifts to your clients.
B Incorrect. Professional boundaries insist that you do not give gifts to your clients.
C Correct. When a nurse coworker asks you for advice about buying a gift for the child and the family, your best response is that not giving gifts or receiving them is part of being professional.
D Incorrect. Professional boundaries insist that you do not give gifts to your clients nor expect or receive gifts from your clients.
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