The Novice Nurse Working in an Inner-City Hospital That Serves

The novice nurse working in an inner-city hospital that serves a diverse patient population states, "I want to learn everything possible about all the patients." Which response by the more experienced nurse is appropriate?

A) "I will give you a great book that describes all of the critical factors."
B) "You should always be nonjudgmental."
C) "This will come with time as you get to know patients and their problems."
D) "It is best to first focus on understanding who you are."