Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of mentors?
a. "Mentors focus on fostering the mentee's individual growth and development over an extended period of time.".
b. "Mentors develop nurturing relationships during work time.".
c. "Mentoring is the approach of assisting an individual's growth through partnership.".
d. "The strength of mentoring lies in the fa-cilitation and development of personal qualities.".
A
Mentoring involves focus on fostering the mentee's individual growth and development over an extended period of time. Mentors develop nurturing relationships during personal time. Coaching is the approach of assisting an individual's growth through partnership. The strength of mentor-ing lies in the mentor's specific knowledge and wisdom.
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