A nurse is polite and non-confrontational when working with the family of a migrant worker. Which of the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating?
a. SimpatÃa
b. Respeto
c. Dignidad
d. Personalismo
ANS: A
Simpatía means having polite, non-confrontational relationships with others. Respeto means re-spect, dignidad means dignity, and personalismo is relating to the individual.
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