Which action on the part of a novice psychiatric mental health nurse shows a need for future development of altruism?
a. Excusing a patient from attending group because, "all that talking makes me so anxious"
b. Not permitting two patients who are physically attracted to each other to engage in public displays of affection
c. Placing a physically aggressive patient in restraints when they are unable to inter-nally calm their anger
d. Self-reflecting on "why I continue to work with patients who are so emotionally damaged they will never be normal"
ANS: A
This option shows a misguided kindness that will ultimately have a negative impact on the patient's treatment. The remaining options show responsible nursing interventions that in-clude self-reflection of personal motivation for such work.
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When a nurse practices nursing care based on the uniqueness of the person's culture, the practice is called cultural
1. Diversity 2. Knowledge 3. Competence 4. Awareness
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