The Nurse Is Discussing the Use of a Values Clarification

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing the use of a values clarification tool with a patient. The patient asks, "What is the goal of the values clarification tool?" Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "The tool will help change your value system so that you can make the right decision."
• B) "The tool will dispel your current beliefs and formulate brand new ones."
• C) "The tool will assist you in prioritizing your value preferences and help you make decisions."
• D) "The tool allows you to make decisions without the need of self-awareness."

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Definitions:

Union Probabilities

The probability of the occurrence of at least one of two or more events.

Likelihood Probabilities

Refers to the use of probabilities to express the plausibility of parameter values given a sample of data, central in statistical inference.

Prior Probabilities

The likelihoods of different outcomes or events before new evidence is considered, used in Bayesian statistics.

Posterior Probabilities

The probabilities assigned to hypotheses or outcomes after taking into consideration the relevant evidence and the prior probabilities.