Self-disclosure by the nurse refers to the intentional revealing of personal experiences or feelings that are similar to or different from those of the client. The purpose of self-disclosure is to
a. deepen trust, to be a role model of self-disclosure as a beneficial mode of communicating.
b. to find out how the client would like to be.
c. to determine how things would be if the problems were solved.
d. to work toward resolution of the client's self-care needs.
ANS: A
Self-disclosure by the nurse refers to the intentional revealing of personal experiences or feelings that are similar to or different from those of the client. The purpose of self-disclosure is to deepen trust and to be a role-model of self-disclosure as a beneficial mode of communicating for people who have trouble disclosing information about themselves. Appropriate self-disclosure can facilitate the relationship, providing the client with information that is both immediate and personalized.
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