The truth is, of course, that no one has all the true answers.
Life is far more subjective than objective, as nurses well know.
As a nurse and writer, I wanted to share some of the truths I learned along the way through the aphorisms, anecdotes, questions, and observations that comprise my book, Wisdom for Caregivers . Many of the entries are interpretations of old wisdom, and some, I hope, may provoke a bit of new thinking. Many nurses would also agree that some of the truths we consider basic fall into larger categories. Communication Never ask the significant other a question you should direct to the patient. Telling too much could be as problematic as telling too little.