A nurse is engaged in exercises to develop self-awareness. The nurse is using which tool?
A) Interdisciplinary care
B) Reflection
C) Plan of care
D) Clinical reasoning
Ans: B
Reflection involves continual self-evaluation through observing, monitoring, and judging nursing behaviors. Reflection skills are used in all aspects of psychiatric nursing practice, from enhancing self-awareness and examining nurse–client interactions to evaluation of the system of care. Interdisciplinary care involves collaboration with other professionals and the client in all settings. Plan of care is the individualized plan used to direct client care. Clinical reasoning involves critical thinking skills and reflection.
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