Caring is the foundation behind the profession of nursing. The nurse realizes that caring involves:
a. doing everything for someone else.
b. sacrificing self-needs for the needs of others.
c. refusing to accept negative feelings.
d. creative problem solving and teaching.
ANS: D
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