A nurse is forced to evaluate his beliefs, values, and knowledge about poverty. Which of the fol-lowing experiences most likely explains the situation the nurse is experiencing?
a. A client asking for a small amount of money at a clinic
b. Setting up a homeless shelter
c. Making a home visit to a home that is un-kempt
d. Reading about poverty in a textbook
ANS: C
Nurses' behaviors in situations are influenced by their relationship with clients. It is important to evaluate clients and populations in the context of the environment to develop nursing interven-tions. Reading a book is not adequate. Setting up a homeless shelter or having a client ask for money does not force the nurse to self-reflect as much as when the nurse is in the client's envi-ronment.
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