Barriers to Empowerment Can Include Which of the Following? Select

question 4

Multiple Choice

Barriers to empowerment can include which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A) Patients sufficient knowledge of resources
• B) Paternalistic attitudes
• C) Anxiety and fear
• D) Willingness of the nurse to share decision-making power
• E) Dependency
• F) Mistrust

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Definitions:

Emphysema

A chronic respiratory disease where the air sacs in the lungs become damaged, leading to difficulty in breathing.

Clubbing of the Fingers

A symptom characterized by bulbous enlargement of the ends of one's fingers, often associated with chronic oxygen deficiency.

Hemoptysis

The coughing up of blood or bloody mucus from the lungs or airway.

Decreased Immunity

Describes a condition where an individual's immune response is weaker than normal, making them more susceptible to infections and diseases.