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Title: A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse is conflicted about whether to provide ... Post by: xox0jenn on Jan 20, 2018 A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse is conflicted about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies? Giving advice:
a. is rarely helpful. b. fosters independence. c. lifts the burden of personal decision making. d. helps the patient develop feelings of personal adequacy. Title: A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse is conflicted about whether to provide ... Post by: callie0714 on Jan 20, 2018 A
Giving advice fosters dependence on the nurse and interferes with the patient's right to make personal decisions. It robs patients of the opportunity to weigh alternatives and develop problem-solving skills. Furthermore, it contributes to patient feelings of personal inadequacy. |