At morning rounds,a nurse explains the change in status that her patient had overnight.The interprofessional team members all recognize that this nurse has been working in the unit for more than 10 years and is extremely competent at assessment and interpretation.This recognition influences how the team is interpreting the nurse's report.Which aspect is being described?
A)Affinity.
B)Immediacy.
C)Respect.
D)Control.

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Affinity refers to how the nurse is viewed on the basis of perceived competence,which influences how the team interprets the nurse's report.Immediacy refers to the urgency of the message the nurse is relaying and was not alluded to in the question.Respect refers to trust gained over time through experience interacting with the team.Control refers to power differentials and was not alluded to in the question.

At Morning Rounds,a Nurse Explains the Change in Status That