A way of practicing fidelity to a patient would be to
a. discuss the patient with friends at a social gathering.
b. document the patient's expression of feelings and wishes.
c. categorize the patient as a "down-and-out alcoholic."
d. develop the care plan without patient input.
ANS: B
The nurse who documents the patient's expression of feelings or wishes without subjective interpretation is demonstrating fidelity (being true) to the patient. The other options demonstrate lack of fidelity.
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