When conducting a client health history, the nurse asks that all calls go to voice mail during the interview process. Which professional characteristic is the nurse exhibiting to establish a nurse-client relationship with this action?
1. Positive regard.
2. Empathy.
3. Genuineness.
4. Concreteness.
Correct Answer: 3
By asking to not be disturbed during the interview process with the client, the nurse is exhibiting genuineness. This is not an example of positive regard, empathy, or concreteness.
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