A nurse is working as a case manager with a vulnerable population. Which of the following actions should the nurse do when providing care?
a. Be willing to enter into a long-term relationship with families.
b. Direct and control the client's care because the nurse knows what is most needed.
c. Encourage families to become self-sufficient and less dependent on nursing personnel for advice and referrals.
d. Rotate assignments periodically to prevent attachment and codependency.
ANS: A
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