The nurse is preparing to admit a patient from the emergency department.The transferring nurse reports that the patient is obese.The nurse has been overweight at one time and works very hard now to maintain a healthy weight.She immediately thinks,"I know I tend to feel negatively about obese people; I figure if I can stop eating,they should be able to.I must remember how very difficult that is and be very careful not to be judgmental of this patient." Which is the nurse illustrating?

A) Theoretical knowledge
B) Self-knowledge
C) Using reliable resources
D) Use of the nursing process

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Taylor Bullock · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The nurse is demonstrating self-knowledge, which involves being aware of personal biases and making an effort to overcome them in order to provide unbiased and patient-centered care. The nurse recognizes her own past struggles with weight and is actively working to avoid being judgmental towards obese patients. This demonstrates a high level of self-awareness and a commitment to providing empathetic and nonjudgmental care.

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