Which of the following activities by the home health nurse will help in maintaining professional boundaries?
a. avoiding sharing of any personal information
b. alternating home visits with another nurse
c. discussing the case with an unbiased nursing colleague
d. clarifying roles early in the home visits
D
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A Incorrect. Maintaining professional boundaries does not require the avoidance of sharing of any personal information. A boundary is crossed when self-disclosure is excessive.
B Incorrect. Each nurse must maintain professional boundaries separately, and this is not affected by alternating home visits with another nurse.
C Incorrect. Maintaining professional boundaries does not disallow discussing the case with an unbiased nursing colleague.
D Correct. Professional boundaries are defined as the space between the nurse's power and the client's vulnerability. Clarifying roles early can assist the home care nurse to ensure these boundaries are maintained.
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