A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse should:
a. use extensive self-disclosure in patient interactions.
b. encourage dependence on the nurse for support and reassurance.
c. consistently make interpretive judgments about the patient's behavior.
d. be aware of own feelings and use congruent communication strategies.
D
Genuineness is a desirable characteristic involving awareness of one's own feelings as they arise and the ability to communicate them when appropriate. The other possible options are undesirable in a therapeutic relationship.
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