NSE 12A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Professional Boundaries, Active Listening, Jargon
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Defined by cultures attributions of masculine or feminine. Male vs. female rn (male nurses have been reported to be less empathetic) Perception of clients differ based on the nurse s gender. Discussing private information casually with others is an abuse of confidentiality. Sharing client information outside of immediate interprofessional team is a breach of confidentiality. Practice cultural sensitivity and work to be bilingual. Use therapeutic relationship-building activities such as active listening. Self-awareness: allows nurse to fully engage with a client, knowing that parts of the relationship may be painful, distasteful, or uncomfortable. Nurses need to be aware of their personal values, beliefs, stereotypes, and personal perspectives as this influences clients decisions. Nurses need to acknowledge over involvement, avoidance, anger, frustration, or detachment from a client when it occurs. Need self awareness to create a safe, trustworthy, and caring relational structure.