Helpful qualities for home health nurses include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Flexibility
b. Judgmental attitude
c. Self-confidence
d. Ability to deal with emergencies
e. Communication skills
ANS: A, C, D, E
Flexibility, self-confidence, ability to deal with emergencies, and communication skills are all helpful qualities for home health nurses. A nonjudgmental attitude is a must for the home health nurse, because he or she works in the patient's home. If the nurse is comfortable with his or her own values, different values should not be personally threatening.
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