The nurse educator teaches students about caring nursing practice. Which situation demonstrates a nurse implementing the whole idea of caring?
1. The nurse who takes time for a favorite hobby, at least once a week
2. The nurse who volunteers at church and school events
3. The nurse who makes lists every morning so the day stays organized and planned
4. The nurse who takes care of his elderly parents as well as providing care to his immediate family
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: It is imperative that nurses attend to their own needs, because caring for self is central to caring for others.
Rationale 2: As nurses take on multiple commitments to family, work, school, and community, they risk exhaustion, burnout, and stress.
Rationale 3: This nurse is trying to stay on top of the many tasks involved in a daily routine.
Rationale 4: This nurse is caring for other people.
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