Fundamentals of Nursing

Questions and Answers

To solely focus on the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.

To exclusively prevent illnesses and promote health.

To manage patient care and advocate for their needs. (correct)

To solely provide holistic care to patients.

Teacher (correct)

Decision Maker

Counselor

Manager of care

Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients. (correct)

Restoring health through diagnostic assessments.

Promoting optimal nutrition for patients.

Providing emotional support to patients.

A person who receives nursing services and pays for them, such as those in private practice. Signup and view all the answers

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Founding modern professional nursing. Signup and view all the answers

The response of an individual to a disease. Signup and view all the answers

To assist individuals in activities contributing to health or recovery. Signup and view all the answers

As the autonomous and collaborative care of individuals in all settings. Signup and view all the answers

Improving the environment for patient recovery. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing is defined as the act of utilizing the patient's environment to assist in recovery, according to Florence Nightingale.
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, emphasized improving sanitary conditions for injured soldiers during the Crimean War.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nursing encompasses both autonomous and collaborative care for individuals of all ages, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention, and care for the ill and dying.
Virginia Henderson defined nursing as assisting individuals, whether sick or well, in performing health-related activities they could do independently if they had the requisite strength, will, or knowledge.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease.
Disease refers to pathological changes in bodily structure or function.
Illness is the individual's response to disease.

Health promotion: Enhance the quality and duration of healthy life.
Illness prevention: Lower risks associated with illness.
Restoring health: Conduct assessments and diagnostic measurements, such as blood pressure checks.
Care of the dying: Aid in coping with disability or the prospect of death.

Caregiver: Provides direct care to patients.
Communicator: Facilitates effective interaction between healthcare providers and patients.
Decision maker: Makes informed choices regarding patient care.
Provider of holistic care: Addresses all aspects of patient wellness.
Advocate: Represents and supports the patient's needs and rights.
Manager of care: Oversees and coordinates patient care delivery.
Teacher: Educates patients and families about health and wellness.
Counselor: Offers emotional support and guidance to patients.
Leader: Takes initiative in nursing practice and contributes to healthcare decisions.
Researcher: Engages in research to advance nursing knowledge and practice.