The nurse demonstrates therapeutic use of self when performing what nursing intervention?
1.
Sitting with a dying patient
2.
Attending class
3.
Studying for a test
4.
Learning the nursing code of ethics
ANS: 1
Use of self means the nurse acts in an appropriate manner and demonstrates caring when providing patient care, such as taking time to sit with a dying patient.
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