Fundamentals of Nursing

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According to Jean Watson, what are the main responsibilities of nursing?

  • Providing emotional support to patients
  • Promoting health, preventing illness, caring for the sick, and restoring health (correct)
  • Conducting medical procedures
  • Administering medication and treatments

What is Imogene King's definition of nursing?

  • A process of sharing information between nurse and client in a nursing situation (correct)
  • Providing medical care to patients
  • Conducting research on healthcare practices
  • Developing treatment plans for patients

What is the definition of a nurse according to the International Council of Nursing (ICN)?

  • Someone who specializes in a particular medical field
  • Someone who has completed basic nursing education and is authorized to practice in their country (correct)
  • Someone who has a degree in healthcare
  • Someone who provides emotional support to patients

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Study Notes

  • Jean Watson defines nursing as promoting health, preventing illness, caring for the sick, and restoring health
  • Imogene King defines nursing as a process of sharing information between nurse and client in a nursing situation
  • Joyce Traveller defines nursing as assisting individuals, families, or communities to prevent or cope with illness and suffering
  • The International Council of Nursing (ICN) defines a nurse as someone who has completed basic nursing education and is authorized to practice in their country
  • Nursing is a profession that encompasses individual and collaborative care of people in families, groups, and communities
  • Nurses promote health and prevent illness
  • Nurses care for the sick and assist in restoring health
  • Nursing is an interpersonal process between the nurse and client
  • Nurses assist individuals, families, and communities in coping with illness and suffering
  • Nursing is a profession with authorized and qualified practitioners.

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