The nurse wants to demonstrate presence with a patient newly diagnosed with heart disease. Which actions will the nurse perform when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use the senses
B) Actively listen
C) Refer to a to-do list
D) Suggest that the patient should not worry
E) Focus on what the patient says
A, B, E
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Presence entails being truly with patients and providing them undivided attention, regardless of the quantity of time that is available. To demonstrate presence the nurse will use the senses, actively listen, and focus on what the patient says. Referring to a to-do list and suggesting that the patient not worry do not demonstrate presence by the nurse.
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