The charge nurse has just given a presentation about the importance of practicing self-care. Which ...

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Rationale: A nurse who feels compelled to check on clients during sanctioned time away is unable to leave concerns about the clients at work and cannot assimilate the experiences of working with troubled clients. Requesting to be alone during break time demonstrates the nurse's need for self-care after responding to the needs of clients. Providing feedback to another staff member demonstrates accountability for the quality of care and confronts demeaning language. Verbalizing one's feelings enhances self-awareness of difficult emotions and allows for constructive feedback and new perspectives.