Which Self-Reflective Intervention Is Most Appropriate for the Nurse to Engage

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which self-reflective intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to engage in when managing care for patients who exhibit characteristics of personality disorders?

• A) Reinforcing the therapeutic boundaries between the nurse and patient as often as needed
• B) Requesting a temporary transfer to a medical unit periodically to help minimize burn-out
• C) Frequently self-assessing for biases and prejudices that result in patient care that is compromised
• D) Arriving at a personal decision regarding the use of both chemical and physical restraints to assure milieu safety.

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