During orientation to the inpatient psychiatric unit, new staff members are told, "Address all patients by their title and surname unless you are directed by the patient to do otherwise.". The belief that underlies this directive is that:
a. every person is worthy of respect.
b. every individual has the potential to change.
c. the goals of the individual are growth, health, autonomy, and self-actualization.
d. the person functions as a holistic being who reacts to the environment as a whole person.
A
Addressing an individual using his or her title and surname implies dignity and worth and conveys respect.
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a. classifies problems based on their severity. b. is designed for community health nursing. c. helps nurses allocate resources in home health. d. is the most complete nursing nomenclature system.
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A) Special red wrist band B) Red slipper socks C) Falling star sign outside the room D) Notation in the electronic health record