The nursing student is working with a primary nurse on the oncology unit.She says to the nurse,"How can I best help my patients' and to make their hospital stay a better experience?" What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
A) "This takes time. Once you have your nursing license, it will become clear to you."
B) "Find your best approach to patient care and then use this approach with every patient.
C) "One of the very best ways is to listen to your patient and be attentive."
D) "It is good to think about your own strengths and weaknesses and how you cope with illness."

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As a nurse,one can be an instrument of healing in a hurtful world.However,being an instrument of healing does not come automatically with your nursing license.Nor does it allow the luxury of learning just one approach and applying it to every client or patient.It means cultivating a healing presence by listening,being maximally attentive,being aware of one's own gifts and limitations of communication,being willing to learn from those in your care,recognizing and respecting others' was of coping,and enjoying others for who they are.

The Nursing Student Is Working with a Primary Nurse on the Oncology