The student nurse demonstrates transpersonal caring in the classroom with what action?
1.
Correcting a comment made by another student in front of the class
2.
Earning A's in every class test and assignment
3.
Leading most discussions and offering opinions on each question asked
4.
Encouraging shy class members to share their thoughts and ideas
ANS: 4
Encouraging the shy student shows appreciation for that student's value and what he or she can add to class discussions, and it demonstrates transpersonal caring.
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