Barriers to empowerment can include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Barriers to empowerment include paternalistic attitudes where the healthcare provider assumes control over decision making, anxieties and fears that the patient may have, dependency on the healthcare provider, and mistrust due to previous negative healthcare experiences. Patients having sufficient knowledge of resources and the willingness of the nurse to share decision-making power are not barriers to empowerment, but rather facilitators.

Barriers to Empowerment Can Include Which of the Following? Select