A nurse who is able to imagine one's self in circumstances similar to what the client is experiencing is able to convey which feeling?
a. empathy c. trust
b. sympathy d. discernment
A
Empathy is the ability to imagine one's self in a similar circumstance or situation.
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which professional value defined in the Essentials document? A) Altruism B) Autonomy C) Social justice D) Human dignity
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