The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for depression. The patient has severe cerebral palsy, communicates only with a computer, and is quadriplegic. Which statement best demonstrates that the nurse has engaged in self-reflection prior to caring for this patient?

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3. The nurse must be aware of his or her feelings when caring for this patient. The nurse recognizes that before meeting any patient, it is important to recognize one's feelings and clarify beliefs and attitudes, especially when receiving medical information that might be unusual or even frightening. Assessing the patient's needs and abilities and interviewing the family may be helpful in caring for this patient, but these actions will not necessarily enhance the nurse's self-awareness. Reading the record and talking with the health care provider suggests that the nurse has difficulty confronting feelings and will rely on others for guidance.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient Admitted for Depression