The nurse, as a unique person, brings to each practice-patient relationship qualities such as knowledge, past experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. The inclusive term used to describe this phenomenon is:
1. personhood experiences.
2. physiologic influence.
3. sociologic influence.
4. use of "self" in nursing.
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The nurse brings all parts of his or her personality into the care setting.
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A) do nothing, as you suspect she is just trying to get attention. B) ask the visitors to leave so the patient can rest. C) promptly inform the nurse of the patient's complaint. D) ask the patient personal questions about the pain.