Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 7: Caring in Nursing Practice

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What is a common theme among nursing caring theories?

Caring is highly relational (correct)

Caring is solely based on medical procedures

Caring is only the responsibility of nurses

Caring is only important for acute care patients

What is the primary goal of using the Caring Assessment Tool?

To measure the effectiveness of medical treatments

To develop a care plan without patient input

To assess patients' perceptions of caring (correct)

To evaluate the nurse-patient relationship

What is an essential aspect of an ethic of care?

Following hospital policies and procedures

Focusing solely on medical interventions

Developing relationships built on mutual respect and trust (correct)

Maintaining a professional distance from patients

What is a critical component of providing presence in nursing practice?

Conveying a closeness and sense of caring Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of recognizing the importance of self-care in nursing practice?

Improved ability to care for colleagues Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in developing caring behaviors in nursing practice?

Encountering patients in various states of health and illness Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of caring in nursing practice?

Caring is a human behavior that can be given and received Signup and view all the answers

What is the core element of establishing presence in patient-centered care?

Connectedness between a nurse and a patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor of knowing the patient?

Family dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of relieving symptoms and suffering in patient care?

Providing dignity and respect Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in providing compassionate care in healthcare institutions?

Task-oriented biomedical model Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of listening in patient care?

To know and respond to what really matters to a patient and family Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nurse in family care?

To help family caregivers be active participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of spiritual caring in patient-centered care?

To achieve a balance between life values and goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of patient-centered care in nursing practice?

To make a positive difference Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theoretical Views on Caring

Caring is primary
Leininger's Transcultural Caring theory exists
Watson's Transpersonal Caring theory exists
Swanson's Theory of Caring exists

Key Elements of Caring

Caring is highly relational
Caring is obvious when absent
Enabling is an aspect of caring
Knowing the patient's context helps choose individualized interventions

Patient's Perspective of Caring

Patients value the affective dimension of nursing care
Caring Assessment Tool measures patients' perceptions of caring
Patients become active partners in care when they sense sensitivity, sympathy, compassion, and interest from healthcare providers
Assessing patient expectations is crucial
Building a nurse-patient relationship is essential to learn what is important to patients

Ethic of Care

Caring is an interaction of mutual respect and trust
An ethic of care is concerned with relationships between people and a nurse's character and attitude towards others

Caring in Nursing Practice

Caring is a behavior that can be given and received
Recognizing the importance of self-care is crucial
Caring behaviors can be used to reach out to colleagues and care for them as well

Providing Presence

Providing presence conveys a sense of closeness and caring
Presence involves "being there" and "being with"
Establishing presence strengthens ability to provide effective patient-centered care

Touch

Provides comfort
Creates a connection
Types of touch: non-contact, contact, task-oriented, caring, protective, and therapeutic
Touch should be used with discretion due to its multiple meanings

Listening

Necessary for meaningful interactions with patients
True listening leads to knowing and responding to what really matters to patients and families
Effective listening requires silencing oneself and listening with an open mind
Active listening helps truly know patients and what is important to them

Knowing the Patient

Core of clinical decision making and patient-centered care
Facilitated by continuity of care and clinical expertise
Factors of knowing include: time, continuity of care, teamwork, trust, and experience

Spiritual Caring

Spiritual health is achieved through balance between life values, goals, and beliefs
Spirituality offers intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal connectedness

Relieving Symptoms and Suffering

Reducing symptoms and suffering requires caring nursing actions
Conveying a quiet, caring presence, touching, or listening helps assess and understand patient discomfort
Providing comfort through a listening, non-judgmental, caring presence

Family Care

Caring for an individual includes their family
Nurses should help family caregivers be active participants
Understanding the stress of patient's illness on family members is crucial

The Challenge of Caring

Challenges to caring include: task-oriented biomedical model, institutional demands, time constraints, reliance on technology, cost-effective strategies, and standardized work processes
Healthcare must become more compassionate to make a positive difference

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This quiz covers the theoretical views on caring in nursing practice, including Leininger's Transcultural Caring and Watson's Transpersonal Caring. It is based on the 11th edition of Fundamentals of Nursing by Patricia A. Potter and others.