The nurse starts a new job on an inpatient mental health care unit. Which statement best demonstrates that the nurse has engaged in the process of self-reflection?

Question

1. "I will ask for support from colleagues when I need it."
2. "I took a course in self-defense so I can take care of myself."
3. "I know there is a fine line between the patients and the staff."
4. "I can maintain proper distance by engaging in therapeutic interventions."

Answer 1

1. "I will ask for support from colleagues when I need it."

Explanation:
Asking for support indicates that the nurse recognizes the challenges of working on an inpatient psychiatric unit, has engaged in self-reflection, and realizes the value of sharing perceptions, feelings, and concerns with professional colleagues in order to fulfill professional responsibilities. Believing that there is a fine line between the patients and staff reveals the nurse has difficulty separating personal identity from that of patients. Engaging in a course in self-defense or therapeutic interventions does not support the idea of self-reflection.