To obtain subjective data about a burn patient's self-concept, the nurse should
A) Ask the patient how she would describe herself
B) Observe the patient's interactions with others
C) Document the patient's lack of eye contact
D) Note how the patient conceals her wound
Ans: A
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Which of the following represents a major philosophy of the hospice concept?
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