A patient tells the nurse that he is "happy to see" her because she "helps me and gets me what I need" when the other nurses do not. The nurse realizes the patient is describing the interpersonal competence theme of:
1. Going the extra mile.
2. Translating.
3. Getting to know you.
4. Establishing trust.
Going the extra mile.
Rationale: The patient is comparing the current nurse with others who do not "get him what he needs.". This is a description of the nurse "going the extra mile.". Translating describes the nurse being able to understand what a patient is describing or needing. In the "getting to know you" phase, the nurse takes the time to communicate with patients in an effort to understand their needs and goals. Trust is established when the nurse portrays nonjudgmental behavior and accepts the patient as a unique individual.
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