The nurse has elected to apply Swanson's concepts of caring.Which of the following nursing activities is an example of Swanson's "enabling" in the caring process?
A) Staying with the patient before surgery
B) Performing a catheterization skillfully
C) Assessing the patient's health history
D) Teaching the patient how to self-inject insulin

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Teaching the patient how to self-inject insulin is an example of "enabling" in the caring process according to Swanson's theory. Enabling refers to facilitating the patient's ability to meet their own needs and achieve their goals.

The Nurse Has Elected to Apply Swanson's Concepts of Caring