Nursing Chapter 7: Caring in Nursing Practice

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of providing presence in nursing care?

To establish a sense of authority

To manage patient flow

To demonstrate medical expertise

To convey a closeness and sense of caring (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of touch in nursing care?

Medical touch (correct)

Caring touch

Therapeutic touch

Task-oriented touch

What is the primary benefit of listening in nursing care?

To know and respond to what really matters to patients and families (correct)

To provide emotional support

To develop a treatment plan

To gather information

What is the core of clinical decision making and patient-centered care?

Knowing the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is spiritual health achieved when?

A person can find a balance between their life values, goals, and belief systems and those of others Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential element of providing effective patient-centered care?

Establishing presence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of self-care in nursing?

To recognize the importance of caring for oneself Signup and view all the answers

What facilitates knowing the patient?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of noncontact touch in nursing care?

Maintaining eye contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of caring behaviors in nursing care?

Reaching out to colleagues and caring for them as well Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of nursing caring theories?

Caring is highly relational Signup and view all the answers

According to Leininger's Transcultural Caring, what is the primary focus of care?

Cultural differences in patient care Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Watson's Transpersonal Caring?

To provide holistic care to patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aspect of caring that is emphasized by Swanson's Theory of Caring?

The nurse's ability to provide individualized care Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Caring Assessment Tool?

To assess the patient's perception of caring Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an ethic of care?

It is an interaction of mutual respect and trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that nurses develop caring behaviors?

Through experience and practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of caring in nursing practice?

The nurse-patient relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that nurses can promote caring in their practice?

By developing a nurse-patient relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of caring in nursing practice?

Enhanced nurse-patient relationships Signup and view all the answers

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

To give a patient comfort, dignity, respect, and peace Signup and view all the answers

What can help a nurse to assess and understand the meaning of a patient's discomfort?

Conveying a quiet, caring presence, touching a patient, or listening Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do to support family caregivers?

Help them to be active participants in patient care Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge to providing compassionate care in healthcare?

The task-oriented biomedical model Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for making a positive difference in healthcare?

Making healthcare more compassionate Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a patient's illness on their family members?

Stress and increased caregiving responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of a nurse's caring presence?

It provides comfort and dignity to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses prioritize when caring for a patient?

The patient's comfort and dignity Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge to providing compassionate care in institutions?

The institutional demands and time constraints Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for nurses to provide compassionate care?

A caring and nonjudgmental presence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theoretical Views on Caring

Caring is primary in nursing practice
Leininger's Transcultural Caring theory focuses on cultural sensitivity
Watson's Transpersonal Caring theory emphasizes the importance of relationships
Swanson's Theory of Caring highlights the importance of knowing the patient's context

Summary of Theoretical Views

Nursing caring theories share common themes
Caring is highly relational and obvious when absent
Enabling is an aspect of caring
Understanding the patient's context helps individualize 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 healthcare providers show sensitivity and interest

Ethic of Care

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

Caring in Nursing Practice

Caring behaviors develop with experience and self-care
Caring is a human behavior that can be given and received
Recognize the importance of self-care and caring for colleagues

Providing Presence

Providing presence involves "being there" and "being with" the patient
Establishing presence strengthens patient-centered care

Touch

Provides comfort and creates a connection
Types of touch include non-contact, contact, task-oriented, caring, protective, and therapeutic touch
Use touch with discretion to convey the right message

Listening

Necessary for meaningful interactions with patients
True listening leads to knowing and responding to patients' needs
Effective listening requires silencing oneself and having an open mind

Knowing the Patient

Knowing the patient is essential for clinical decision making and patient-centered care
Facilitators of knowing include 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 belief systems
Spirituality offers intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal connectedness

Relieving Symptoms and Suffering

Reducing symptoms and suffering requires caring nursing actions
Provide comfort through a listening, non-judgmental, caring presence

Family Care

Caring for an individual includes caring for their family
Nurses should help family caregivers be active participants
Understand the stress the patient's illness places on family members

The Challenge of Caring

Challenges to caring include task-oriented biomedical model, institutional demands, and time constraints
Healthcare must become more compassionate to make a positive difference

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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of caring in nursing practice, including theoretical views and guiding principles. Based on the 11th edition of Fundamentals of Nursing by Patricia A. Potter and others.