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6 years ago
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.
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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.
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