The nurse is trying to solve a problem and begins by brainstorming, being as creative as possible. Next the nurse looks at all of the ideas to determine if there are any workable solutions in the written list
The nurse decides to take a break from problem solving and returns after a pleasant afternoon with friends to think about the problem more. Which of these actions demonstrates letting go?
1.
Brainstorming
2.
Reviewing written list for workable solution
3.
Spending the afternoon with friends
4.
Returning to the problem
ANS: 3
Letting go means taking a break from thinking about the problem. This is best demonstrated by the nurse spending time not thinking about the problem and having a pleasant afternoon with friends.
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