The nurse as significant other for surgical patients.
Significant others are a major influence on a patient's self-worth. For hospital patients, a nurse may become a significant other. The nurse's initial reactions, especially after major surgery, have the potential to influence recovery.
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D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012944:Social Support