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Which of the following best describes critical nursing?
Which of the following best describes critical nursing?
- The delivery of specialized care to critically ill patients (correct)
- The delivery of emergency care to all patients
- The delivery of general care to all patients
- The delivery of specialized care to non-critical patients
What is the main focus of critical nursing?
What is the main focus of critical nursing?
- Providing emotional support to patients
- Diagnosing diseases and administering medications
- Preventive care and risk factor modification (correct)
- Performing surgical procedures
What does critical nursing emphasize in caring for patients?
What does critical nursing emphasize in caring for patients?
- The patient's medical history
- The bio-psycho-social-spiritual nature of human beings (correct)
- The physical symptoms of the illness
- The disease process
What qualifies an illness or injury to be considered critical?
What qualifies an illness or injury to be considered critical?
What is the role of critical nursing in maintaining patient's identity and dignity?
What is the role of critical nursing in maintaining patient's identity and dignity?