A nurse must have the ability to intellectually, not emotionally, identify with or experience the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others. This is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
empathy
A nurse can provide emotional understanding and support by communicating empathy to his or her patients. Empathy is the ability to intellectually, not emotionally, identify with or experience the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others. A nurse can understand and respect what a patient is experiencing without taking on the burden of experiencing it personally.
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A) True B) False