Which Rationale Best Explains Why a Nurse Should Be Aware

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?

• A) Self-awareness enhances the nurse's advocacy role.
• B) Strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment.
• C) Strong positive feelings lead to healthy transference with the victim.
• D) Positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for patients.

---

Definitions:

Atrophied

Refers to the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body, typically as a result of degeneration of cells or lack of use.

Hypertrophied

Hypertrophied refers to an organ or tissue that has increased in size due to the enlargement of its cells, often in response to increased demand or stimulus.

Fast-Twitch Fibers

Muscle fibers that contract quickly and are used for short bursts of speed and power, but fatigue more rapidly than slow-twitch fibers.

Skeletal System

The framework of bones and cartilages that supports the body, protects internal organs, and facilitates movement.