Which of the following are signs that indicate that the mental health nurse is becoming overly involved with a client's care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Knowing when to help and when not to help a client
b. Showing greater levels of concern for one client over all other clients
c. Feeling that the nurse is the only caregiver who understands the client
d. Being committed to providing competent health care at all times
B, C
Showing greater levels of concern for one client over all other clients and the nurse's feeling that he or she is the only caregiver who understands the client are signs that indicate the development of a co-dependency with a client that can result from over-involvement of the practitioner with a particular client. The other options describe qualities needed to provide effective health care.
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