A nursing assistant asks the nurse, "I keep hearing talk of transpersonal nursing care. What does that mean?" What is the best response to explain the concept?
1.
Transpersonal nursing care is care that treats everyone the same.
2.
Transpersonal nursing care is care that is based on self-respect.
3.
Transpersonal nursing care is based on the belief that people can't live in a vacuum.
4.
Transpersonal nursing care is care based on the belief that everyone is unique and deserves respect.
ANS: 4
Transpersonal nursing care is care that recognizes the value and unique qualities of each individual and treats everyone with respect.
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