Competence and Communication in Caring Roles

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What are some key aspects of caring in nursing practice?

Providing presence, knowing the patient, and researcher
Touching or comforting, relieving symptoms and suffering, and researcher
Relieving symptoms and suffering, spiritual caring, and touching or comforting
Listening, spiritual caring, and family care (correct)

Which of the following is a component of compassionate care in nursing practice?

Clinical expertise
Family Care
Researcher
Touching or comforting (correct)

What is an essential element of providing good care in nursing practice?

Expertise in research
Clinical and technical knowledge
Relieving Symptoms and Suffering (correct)
Listening

Which behavior demonstrates caring in nursing practice based on the text?

Respecting patient dignity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of knowing the patient in nursing practice?

Listening (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which element is considered a form of providing presence in nursing care?

Spiritual Caring (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Watson's theory of caring in nursing?

Promoting healing and wholeness through a conscious intention to care (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Leininger define care as it relates to nursing?

The central, unifying domain that distinguishes nurses from other health disciplines (B) Signup and view all the answers

In nursing practice, what does Patricia Benner emphasize through the interpretation of expert nurses' stories?

The value of holistic understanding and caring (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does providing presence benefit the nurse-patient relationship?

It fosters trust, communication, and emotional support (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of transcultural caring according to Leininger's model?

Understanding and integrating cultural beliefs into care practices (C) Signup and view all the answers

In nursing, what role does spiritual caring play in patient well-being?

It contributes to the holistic well-being of the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of involving the patient and family in the planning process of care?

Determining whether suggested methods are acceptable (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can a nurse evaluate the effectiveness of her communication?

By making process recordings or videotaping practice sessions with peers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial element of patient education in a health care setting?

Empowering patients through the teaching-learning process (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is promoting healthy behavior through education important for patients?

To help patients adapt healthier behaviors and take more responsibility for their own health (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for injured or ill patients to have information and skills to help them regain and maintain their health?

To support them in regaining and maintaining their health levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the family considered a vital part of a patient's return to health?

To play a crucial role in the patient's return to health (D) Signup and view all the answers