Which of the following is an effective way to maintain safe professional boundaries?

a. Never accepting small gifts from patients
b. Finding ways to satisfy your needs through personal relationships outside of nursing
c. Avoiding caring for patients who ask personal questions about you
d. Sharing your personal stories so that patients will feel understood and trusting


ANS: B

A
There are many other possibilities for violating professional boundaries; gifts are only one small way and, on occasions when the gift is not valuable and can be shared with the entire staff, may be accepted.
B
Respecting professional boundaries means that the nurse recognizes the vulnerability of the patient and the power that comes from the nurse's personal knowledge about the patient. Finding ways to satisfy personal needs outside of the professional relationship will prevent the nurse from becoming inappropriately involved with the patient.
C
Avoidance is not a helpful response to any nurse-patient problem.
D
The nurse should stay focused on the patient.

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