Which action observed by a nurse manager may be indicative of codependency behavior?
A) A staff nurse orders extra desserts for a patient diagnosed with morbid obesity.
B) A medication nurse administers scheduled pain medication to patients as ordered.
C) A respiratory therapist teaches a patient's wife how to adjust an oxygen mask.
D) A nursing assistant encourages a patient to assist with the morning bath.

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Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship in which the person who wants to help acts in a manner that enables harmful behavior by another person. The staff nurse who is providing additional calories and sugar to an extremely overweight patient may be exhibiting codependency behaviors. Many authors, theorists, and professional groups have identified qualities and behaviors that demonstrate caring in nursing practice. Several of the most important concepts include the simple fact of the nurse's presence, consistency and predictability, the use of touch, and the importance of listening in the nurse-patient relationship. Giving medication to patients as ordered demonstrates the nurse providing consistency and predictability. Teaching how to adjust an oxygen mask and encouraging self-independence demonstrate presence.

Which Action Observed by a Nurse Manager May Be Indicative