Which of the following statements describes the Maintaining Belief process of Swanson's Theory of Caring (1991) ?

A) Preserving client dignity while helping them cope is part of therapeutic caring.
B) Nurses regard their clients in high esteem and offer them realistic optimism.
C) Listening and attending to clients' needs is part of therapeutic caring.
D) Nurses facilitate their clients to move through life transitions and unfamiliar events.

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Amanda Griffin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Maintaining Belief process involves nurses regarding their clients in high esteem and offering them realistic optimism. This helps the clients maintain hope and belief in their ability to achieve their goals. Preserving client dignity, listening and attending to their needs, and facilitating them through life transitions are all parts of the other processes in Swanson's Theory of Caring, but not specifically related to Maintaining Belief.

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