In trying to determine patients' perception of caring,several studies have suggested that
A) The nurse's effectiveness in performing tasks defines her profession.
B) The affective dimension of nursing care is of primary importance.
C) All patients have the same needs and similar personalities.
D) Patients value both task performance and the affective dimension of nursing.

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Patients continue to value nurses' effectiveness in performing tasks,but clearly patients value the affective dimension of nursing care.All patients are unique; however,understanding common behaviors that patients associate with caring helps the nurse learn to express caring in practice.

In Trying to Determine Patients' Perception of Caring,several Studies Have